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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055, 1,581.92 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055, 1,581.92 and 361.28 is: 541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055 : 1,581.92 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055/1,581.92 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055x = 1,581.92 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055x = 571,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,516.06/1,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.72

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