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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.84, 1,580.91 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.84, 1,580.91 and 360.62 is: 540.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.84 : 1,580.91 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.84/1,580.91 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.84x = 1,580.91 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.84x = 570,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,099.86/1,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.97

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