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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.65, 1,591.93 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.65, 1,591.93 and 368.25 is: 552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.65 : 1,591.93 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.65/1,591.93 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.65x = 1,591.93 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.65x = 586,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,228.22/1,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.19

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