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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.03, 1,587.13 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.03, 1,587.13 and 364.70 is: 547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.03 : 1,587.13 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.03/1,587.13 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.03x = 1,587.13 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.03x = 578,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,826.31/1,058.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.08

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