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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.16, 1,582.88 and 361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.16, 1,582.88 and 361.94 is: 542.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.16 : 1,582.88 = 361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.16/1,582.88 = 361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.16x = 1,582.88 × 361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.16x = 572,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,897.86/1,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.95

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