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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.70, 1,586.45 and 364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.70, 1,586.45 and 364.30 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.70 : 1,586.45 = 364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.70/1,586.45 = 364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.70x = 1,586.45 × 364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.70x = 577,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,943.74/1,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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