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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.86, 1,579.20 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.86, 1,579.20 and 359.92 is: 539.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.86 : 1,579.20 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.86/1,579.20 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.86x = 1,579.20 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.86x = 568,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,385.66/1,052.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.85

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