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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.04, 1,589.75 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.04, 1,589.75 and 366.68 is: 549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.04 : 1,589.75 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.04/1,589.75 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.04x = 1,589.75 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.04x = 582,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,929.53/1,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.91

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