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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.48, 1,592.22 and 368.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.48, 1,592.22 and 368.15 is: 552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.48 : 1,592.22 = 368.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.48/1,592.22 = 368.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.48x = 1,592.22 × 368.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.48x = 586,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,173.80/1,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.22

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