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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.38, 1,581.57 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.38, 1,581.57 and 323.95 is: 485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.38 : 1,581.57 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.38/1,581.57 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.38x = 1,581.57 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.38x = 512,349.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,349.60/1,054.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.93

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