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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.51, 1,581.94 and 361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.51, 1,581.94 and 361.01 is: 541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.51 : 1,581.94 = 361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.51/1,581.94 = 361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.51x = 1,581.94 × 361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.51x = 571,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,097.06/1,054.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.58

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