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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.40, 1,587.63 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.40, 1,587.63 and 365.10 is: 547.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.40 : 1,587.63 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.40/1,587.63 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.40x = 1,587.63 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.40x = 579,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,643.71/1,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.66

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