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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.18, 1,590.53 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.18, 1,590.53 and 366.84 is: 550.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.18 : 1,590.53 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.18/1,590.53 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.18x = 1,590.53 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.18x = 583,470.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,470.03/1,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.35

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