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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.41, 1,587.37 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.41, 1,587.37 and 365.70 is: 547.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.41 : 1,587.37 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.41/1,587.37 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.41x = 1,587.37 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.41x = 580,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,491.44/1,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.94

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