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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.06, 1,593.08 and 368.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.06, 1,593.08 and 368.72 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.06 : 1,593.08 = 368.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.06/1,593.08 = 368.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.06x = 1,593.08 × 368.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.06x = 587,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,408.09/1,062.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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