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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.36, 1,588.28 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.36, 1,588.28 and 365.66 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.36 : 1,588.28 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.36/1,588.28 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.36x = 1,588.28 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.36x = 580,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,770.46/1,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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