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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.60, 1,578.70 and 359.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.60, 1,578.70 and 359.21 is: 538.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.60 : 1,578.70 = 359.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.60/1,578.70 = 359.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.60x = 1,578.70 × 359.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.60x = 567,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,084.83/1,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.75

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