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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.43, 1,587.85 and 365.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.43, 1,587.85 and 365.12 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.43 : 1,587.85 = 365.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.43/1,587.85 = 365.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.43x = 1,587.85 × 365.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.43x = 579,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,763.88/1,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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