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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.48, 1,581.62 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.48, 1,581.62 and 324.07 is: 486.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.48 : 1,581.62 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.48/1,581.62 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.48x = 1,581.62 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.48x = 512,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,555.59/1,054.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.07

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