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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.17, 1,586.10 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.17, 1,586.10 and 364.18 is: 545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.17 : 1,586.10 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.17/1,586.10 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.17x = 1,586.10 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.17x = 577,625.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,625.90/1,058.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.87

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