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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.02, 1,580.42 and 360.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.02, 1,580.42 and 360.30 is: 540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.02 : 1,580.42 = 360.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.02/1,580.42 = 360.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.02x = 1,580.42 × 360.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.02x = 569,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,425.33/1,054.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.24

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