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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,589.96 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,589.96 and 366.53 is: 549.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,589.96 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,589.96 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,589.96 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 582,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,761.01/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.86

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