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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.33, 1,587.40 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.33, 1,587.40 and 364.84 is: 547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.33 : 1,587.40 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.33/1,587.40 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.33x = 1,587.40 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.33x = 579,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,142.14/1,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.22

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