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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.68, 1,595.47 and 323.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.68, 1,595.47 and 323.27 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.68 : 1,595.47 = 323.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.68/1,595.47 = 323.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.68x = 1,595.47 × 323.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.68x = 515,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,761.81/1,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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