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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.49, 1,580.94 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.49, 1,580.94 and 323.64 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.49 : 1,580.94 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.49/1,580.94 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.49x = 1,580.94 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.49x = 511,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,655.42/1,054.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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