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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.78, 1,591.20 and 367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.78, 1,591.20 and 367.42 is: 551.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.78 : 1,591.20 = 367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.78/1,591.20 = 367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.78x = 1,591.20 × 367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.78x = 584,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,638.70/1,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.14

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