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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.58, 1,581.84 and 324.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.58, 1,581.84 and 324.14 is: 486.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.58 : 1,581.84 = 324.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.58/1,581.84 = 324.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.58x = 1,581.84 × 324.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.58x = 512,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,729.71/1,054.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.20

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