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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.16, 1,586.98 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.16, 1,586.98 and 365.45 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.16 : 1,586.98 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.16/1,586.98 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.16x = 1,586.98 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.16x = 579,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,961.84/1,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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