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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.11, 1,592.84 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.11, 1,592.84 and 368.61 is: 552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.11 : 1,592.84 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.11/1,592.84 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.11x = 1,592.84 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.11x = 587,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,136.75/1,062.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.80

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