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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.03, 1,585.74 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.03, 1,585.74 and 363.80 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.03 : 1,585.74 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.03/1,585.74 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.03x = 1,585.74 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.03x = 576,892.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,892.21/1,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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