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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.62, 1,590.81 and 367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.62, 1,590.81 and 367.16 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.62 : 1,590.81 = 367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.62/1,590.81 = 367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.62x = 1,590.81 × 367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.62x = 584,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,072.47/1,060.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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