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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.13, 1,589.52 and 366.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.13, 1,589.52 and 366.74 is: 549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.13 : 1,589.52 = 366.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.13/1,589.52 = 366.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.13x = 1,589.52 × 366.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.13x = 582,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,939.95/1,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.87

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