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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.92, 1,580.87 and 360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.92, 1,580.87 and 360.58 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.92 : 1,580.87 = 360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.92/1,580.87 = 360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.92x = 1,580.87 × 360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.92x = 570,030.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,030.10/1,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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