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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.86, 1,581.48 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.86, 1,581.48 and 324 is: 485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.86 : 1,581.48 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.86/1,581.48 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.86x = 1,581.48 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.86x = 512,399.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,399.52/1,054.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.75

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