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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.74, 1,586.50 and 364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.74, 1,586.50 and 364.45 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.74 : 1,586.50 = 364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.74/1,586.50 = 364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.74x = 1,586.50 × 364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.74x = 578,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,199.93/1,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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