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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.07, 1,589.18 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.07, 1,589.18 and 366.26 is: 549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.07 : 1,589.18 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.07/1,589.18 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.07x = 1,589.18 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.07x = 582,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,049.25/1,060.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.07

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