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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.95, 1,581.26 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.95, 1,581.26 and 323.52 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.95 : 1,581.26 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.95/1,581.26 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.95x = 1,581.26 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.95x = 511,567.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,567.62/1,053.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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