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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.14, 1,590.09 and 366.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.14, 1,590.09 and 366.81 is: 550.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.14 : 1,590.09 = 366.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.14/1,590.09 = 366.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.14x = 1,590.09 × 366.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.14x = 583,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,260.91/1,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.17

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