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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.55, 1,592.49 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.55, 1,592.49 and 368.63 is: 553.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.55 : 1,592.49 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.55/1,592.49 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.55x = 1,592.49 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.55x = 587,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,039.93/1,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.00

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