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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.59, 1,591.01 and 367.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.59, 1,591.01 and 367.00 is: 550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.59 : 1,591.01 = 367.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.59/1,591.01 = 367.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.59x = 1,591.01 × 367.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.59x = 583,896.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,896.23/1,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.54

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