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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.87, 1,581.78 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.87, 1,581.78 and 324.27 is: 486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.87 : 1,581.78 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.87/1,581.78 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.87x = 1,581.78 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.87x = 512,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,923.80/1,054.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.24

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