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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.80, 1,582.47 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.80, 1,582.47 and 361.58 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.80 : 1,582.47 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.80/1,582.47 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.80x = 1,582.47 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.80x = 572,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,181.59/1,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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