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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.47, 1,578.77 and 358.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.47, 1,578.77 and 358.95 is: 538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.47 : 1,578.77 = 358.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.47/1,578.77 = 358.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.47x = 1,578.77 × 358.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.47x = 566,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,699.49/1,052.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.45

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