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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.18, 1,581.38 and 360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.18, 1,581.38 and 360.92 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.18 : 1,581.38 = 360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.18/1,581.38 = 360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.18x = 1,581.38 × 360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.18x = 570,751.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,751.67/1,054.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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