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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.30, 1,590.60 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.30, 1,590.60 and 367.17 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.30 : 1,590.60 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.30/1,590.60 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.30x = 1,590.60 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.30x = 584,010.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,010.81/1,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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