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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.64, 1,591.50 and 368.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.64, 1,591.50 and 368.07 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.64 : 1,591.50 = 368.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.64/1,591.50 = 368.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.64x = 1,591.50 × 368.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.64x = 585,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,781.22/1,061.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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