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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.67, 1,582.35 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.67, 1,582.35 and 361.68 is: 542.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.67 : 1,582.35 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.67/1,582.35 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.67x = 1,582.35 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.67x = 572,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,304.35/1,055.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.12

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