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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.28, 1,586.12 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.28, 1,586.12 and 363.77 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.28 : 1,586.12 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.28/1,586.12 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.28x = 1,586.12 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.28x = 576,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,982.87/1,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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