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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.56, 1,586.45 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.56, 1,586.45 and 364.15 is: 546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.56 : 1,586.45 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.56/1,586.45 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.56x = 1,586.45 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.56x = 577,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,699.74/1,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.26

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