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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.34, 1,578.84 and 359.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.34, 1,578.84 and 359.43 is: 539.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.34 : 1,578.84 = 359.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.34/1,578.84 = 359.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.34x = 1,578.84 × 359.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.34x = 567,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,482.46/1,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.26

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