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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.10, 1,581.33 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.10, 1,581.33 and 360.75 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.10 : 1,581.33 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.10/1,581.33 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.10x = 1,581.33 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.10x = 570,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,456.89/1,054.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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