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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.11, 1,591.34 and 367.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.11, 1,591.34 and 367.61 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.11 : 1,591.34 = 367.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.11/1,591.34 = 367.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.11x = 1,591.34 × 367.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.11x = 584,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,999.43/1,061.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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