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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.22, 1,582.08 and 324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.22, 1,582.08 and 324.39 is: 486.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.22 : 1,582.08 = 324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.22/1,582.08 = 324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.22x = 1,582.08 × 324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.22x = 513,210.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,210.93/1,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.35

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