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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.18, 1,587.60 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.18, 1,587.60 and 365.19 is: 547.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.18 : 1,587.60 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.18/1,587.60 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.18x = 1,587.60 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.18x = 579,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,775.64/1,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.38

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