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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.58, 1,580.37 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.58, 1,580.37 and 360.26 is: 540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.58 : 1,580.37 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.58/1,580.37 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.58x = 1,580.37 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.58x = 569,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,341.50/1,053.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.39

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