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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053, 1,578.92 and 359.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053, 1,578.92 and 359.28 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053 : 1,578.92 = 359.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053/1,578.92 = 359.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053x = 1,578.92 × 359.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053x = 567,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,274.38/1,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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