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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.94, 1,580.34 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.94, 1,580.34 and 323.32 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.94 : 1,580.34 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.94/1,580.34 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.94x = 1,580.34 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.94x = 510,955.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,955.53/1,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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