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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.90, 1,582.35 and 361.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.90, 1,582.35 and 361.47 is: 542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.90 : 1,582.35 = 361.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.90/1,582.35 = 361.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.90x = 1,582.35 × 361.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.90x = 571,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,972.05/1,054.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.21

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