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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.72, 1,578.61 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.72, 1,578.61 and 359.19 is: 538.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.72 : 1,578.61 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.72/1,578.61 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.72x = 1,578.61 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.72x = 567,019.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,019.13/1,052.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.63

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