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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.65, 1,580.64 and 360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.65, 1,580.64 and 360.16 is: 540.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.65 : 1,580.64 = 360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.65/1,580.64 = 360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.65x = 1,580.64 × 360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.65x = 569,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,275.40/1,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.29

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