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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.24, 1,587.52 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.24, 1,587.52 and 364.80 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.24 : 1,587.52 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.24/1,587.52 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.24x = 1,587.52 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.24x = 579,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,127.30/1,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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