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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.97, 1,591.05 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.97, 1,591.05 and 367.45 is: 551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.97 : 1,591.05 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.97/1,591.05 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.97x = 1,591.05 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.97x = 584,631.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,631.32/1,060.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.03

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