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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.59, 1,553.11 and 368.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.59, 1,553.11 and 368.42 is: 552.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.59 : 1,553.11 = 368.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.59/1,553.11 = 368.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.59x = 1,553.11 × 368.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.59x = 572,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,188.10/1,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.53

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