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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.68, 1,580.57 and 360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.68, 1,580.57 and 360.32 is: 540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.68 : 1,580.57 = 360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.68/1,580.57 = 360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.68x = 1,580.57 × 360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.68x = 569,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,501.28/1,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.49

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