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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.95, 1,585.08 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.95, 1,585.08 and 363.45 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.95 : 1,585.08 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.95/1,585.08 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.95x = 1,585.08 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.95x = 576,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,092.06/1,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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