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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.68, 1,585.35 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.68, 1,585.35 and 363.69 is: 545.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.68 : 1,585.35 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.68/1,585.35 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.68x = 1,585.35 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.68x = 576,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,575.94/1,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.13

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