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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.20, 1,582.82 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.20, 1,582.82 and 361.88 is: 542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.20 : 1,582.82 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.20/1,582.82 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.20x = 1,582.82 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.20x = 572,790.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,790.90/1,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.83

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