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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.33, 1,581.49 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.33, 1,581.49 and 323.90 is: 485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.33 : 1,581.49 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.33/1,581.49 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.33x = 1,581.49 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.33x = 512,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,243.95/1,054.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.85

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