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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.21, 1,581.31 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.21, 1,581.31 and 360.89 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.21 : 1,581.31 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.21/1,581.31 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.21x = 1,581.31 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.21x = 570,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,671.06/1,054.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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