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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.67, 1,589.90 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.67, 1,589.90 and 367.10 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.67 : 1,589.90 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.67/1,589.90 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.67x = 1,589.90 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.67x = 583,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,642.51/1,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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