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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.63, 1,579.66 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.63, 1,579.66 and 368.63 is: 553.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.63 : 1,579.66 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.63/1,579.66 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.63x = 1,579.66 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.63x = 582,301.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,301.25/1,052.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.19

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