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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.19, 1,585.58 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.19, 1,585.58 and 364.30 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.19 : 1,585.58 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.19/1,585.58 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.19x = 1,585.58 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.19x = 577,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,621.01/1,057.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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