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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.70, 1,580.40 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.70, 1,580.40 and 360.40 is: 540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.70 : 1,580.40 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.70/1,580.40 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.70x = 1,580.40 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.70x = 569,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,576.16/1,053.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.55

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