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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.21, 1,593.62 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.21, 1,593.62 and 369.06 is: 553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.21 : 1,593.62 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.21/1,593.62 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.21x = 1,593.62 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.21x = 588,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,137.04/1,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.69

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