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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.94, 1,592.81 and 368.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.94, 1,592.81 and 368.63 is: 552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.94 : 1,592.81 = 368.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.94/1,592.81 = 368.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.94x = 1,592.81 × 368.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.94x = 587,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,157.55/1,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.91

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