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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.82, 1,586.36 and 364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.82, 1,586.36 and 364.31 is: 546.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.82 : 1,586.36 = 364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.82/1,586.36 = 364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.82x = 1,586.36 × 364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.82x = 577,928.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,928.96/1,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.34

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