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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.60, 1,586.40 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.60, 1,586.40 and 364.46 is: 546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.60 : 1,586.40 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.60/1,586.40 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.60x = 1,586.40 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.60x = 578,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,179.34/1,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.69

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