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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.12, 1,591.52 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.12, 1,591.52 and 367.68 is: 551.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.12 : 1,591.52 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.12/1,591.52 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.12x = 1,591.52 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.12x = 585,170.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,170.07/1,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.46

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