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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.69, 1,592.33 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.69, 1,592.33 and 368.81 is: 553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.69 : 1,592.33 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.69/1,592.33 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.69x = 1,592.33 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.69x = 587,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,257.42/1,061.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.14

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