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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.56, 1,590.64 and 367.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.56, 1,590.64 and 367.67 is: 551.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.56 : 1,590.64 = 367.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.56/1,590.64 = 367.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.56x = 1,590.64 × 367.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.56x = 584,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,833.67/1,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.44

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