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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.96, 1,580.92 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.96, 1,580.92 and 323.54 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.96 : 1,580.92 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.96/1,580.92 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.96x = 1,580.92 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.96x = 511,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,490.86/1,053.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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