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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.42, 1,578.48 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.42, 1,578.48 and 359.12 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.42 : 1,578.48 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.42/1,578.48 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.42x = 1,578.48 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.42x = 566,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,855.85/1,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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