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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.33, 1,591.60 and 367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.33, 1,591.60 and 367.82 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.33 : 1,591.60 = 367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.33/1,591.60 = 367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.33x = 1,591.60 × 367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.33x = 585,422.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,422.31/1,061.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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