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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.71, 1,590.71 and 367.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.71, 1,590.71 and 367.19 is: 550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.71 : 1,590.71 = 367.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.71/1,590.71 = 367.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.71x = 1,590.71 × 367.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.71x = 584,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,093.45/1,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.66

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