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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.18, 1,586.03 and 363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.18, 1,586.03 and 363.86 is: 545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.18 : 1,586.03 = 363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.18/1,586.03 = 363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.18x = 1,586.03 × 363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.18x = 577,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,092.88/1,057.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.88

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