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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.72, 1,582.17 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.72, 1,582.17 and 361.18 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.72 : 1,582.17 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.72/1,582.17 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.72x = 1,582.17 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.72x = 571,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,448.16/1,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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