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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.55, 1,591.99 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.55, 1,591.99 and 368.19 is: 552.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.55 : 1,591.99 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.55/1,591.99 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.55x = 1,591.99 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.55x = 586,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,154.80/1,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.17

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