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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.63, 1,587.51 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.63, 1,587.51 and 365.13 is: 547.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.63 : 1,587.51 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.63/1,587.51 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.63x = 1,587.51 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.63x = 579,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,647.53/1,058.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.55

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