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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.96, 1,580.87 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.96, 1,580.87 and 323.42 is: 485.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.96 : 1,580.87 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.96/1,580.87 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.96x = 1,580.87 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.96x = 511,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,275.45/1,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.10

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