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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.29, 1,591.57 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.29, 1,591.57 and 367.77 is: 551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.29 : 1,591.57 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.29/1,591.57 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.29x = 1,591.57 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.29x = 585,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,331.70/1,061.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.53

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