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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.92, 1,592.01 and 376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.92, 1,592.01 and 376.92 is: 565.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.92 : 1,592.01 = 376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.92/1,592.01 = 376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.92x = 1,592.01 × 376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.92x = 600,060.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,060.41/1,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.60

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