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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.92, 1,581.06 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.92, 1,581.06 and 360.38 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.92 : 1,581.06 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.92/1,581.06 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.92x = 1,581.06 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.92x = 569,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,782.40/1,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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