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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.51, 1,580.49 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.51, 1,580.49 and 360.11 is: 540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.51 : 1,580.49 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.51/1,580.49 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.51x = 1,580.49 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.51x = 569,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,142.35/1,053.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.23

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