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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.30, 1,580.12 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.30, 1,580.12 and 360.01 is: 540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.30 : 1,580.12 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.30/1,580.12 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.30x = 1,580.12 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.30x = 568,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,849.30/1,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.06

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