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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.46, 1,581.62 and 361.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.46, 1,581.62 and 361.10 is: 541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.46 : 1,581.62 = 361.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.46/1,581.62 = 361.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.46x = 1,581.62 × 361.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.46x = 571,121.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,121.18/1,054.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.62

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