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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.44, 1,581.58 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.44, 1,581.58 and 324.02 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.44 : 1,581.58 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.44/1,581.58 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.44x = 1,581.58 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.44x = 512,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,463.55/1,054.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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