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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.30, 1,580.19 and 359.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.30, 1,580.19 and 359.94 is: 539.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.30 : 1,580.19 = 359.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.30/1,580.19 = 359.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.30x = 1,580.19 × 359.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.30x = 568,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,773.59/1,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.99

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