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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.04, 1,582.96 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.04, 1,582.96 and 324.64 is: 487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.04 : 1,582.96 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.04/1,582.96 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.04x = 1,582.96 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.04x = 513,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,892.13/1,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.08

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