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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.98, 1,592.01 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.98, 1,592.01 and 377.82 is: 566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.98 : 1,592.01 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.98/1,592.01 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.98x = 1,592.01 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.98x = 601,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,493.22/1,061.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.39

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