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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.93, 1,581.12 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.93, 1,581.12 and 323.48 is: 485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.93 : 1,581.12 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.93/1,581.12 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.93x = 1,581.12 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.93x = 511,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,464.65/1,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.29

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