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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.93, 1,585.65 and 363.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.93, 1,585.65 and 363.61 is: 545.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.93 : 1,585.65 = 363.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.93/1,585.65 = 363.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.93x = 1,585.65 × 363.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.93x = 576,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,555.60/1,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.50

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