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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.48, 1,582.84 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.48, 1,582.84 and 361.96 is: 542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.48 : 1,582.84 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.48/1,582.84 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.48x = 1,582.84 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.48x = 572,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,929.05/1,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.81

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