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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.47, 1,586.31 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.47, 1,586.31 and 364.04 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.47 : 1,586.31 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.47/1,586.31 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.47x = 1,586.31 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.47x = 577,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,485.33/1,057.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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