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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.50, 1,580.44 and 360.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.50, 1,580.44 and 360.01 is: 540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.50 : 1,580.44 = 360.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.50/1,580.44 = 360.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.50x = 1,580.44 × 360.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.50x = 568,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,972.68/1,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.08

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