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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.42, 1,578.65 and 359.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.42, 1,578.65 and 359.10 is: 538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.42 : 1,578.65 = 359.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.42/1,578.65 = 359.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.42x = 1,578.65 × 359.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.42x = 566,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,891.42/1,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.66

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