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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.38, 1,585.62 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.38, 1,585.62 and 363.92 is: 545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.38 : 1,585.62 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.38/1,585.62 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.38x = 1,585.62 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.38x = 577,038.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,038.83/1,057.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.73

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