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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.24, 1,586.03 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.24, 1,586.03 and 363.74 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.24 : 1,586.03 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.24/1,586.03 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.24x = 1,586.03 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.24x = 576,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,898.59/1,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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