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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.84, 1,591.50 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.84, 1,591.50 and 367.52 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.84 : 1,591.50 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.84/1,591.50 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.84x = 1,591.50 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.84x = 584,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,908.08/1,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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