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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.46, 1,585.74 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.46, 1,585.74 and 363.94 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.46 : 1,585.74 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.46/1,585.74 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.46x = 1,585.74 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.46x = 577,114.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,114.22/1,057.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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