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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.35, 1,593.48 and 369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.35, 1,593.48 and 369.17 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.35 : 1,593.48 = 369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.35/1,593.48 = 369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.35x = 1,593.48 × 369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.35x = 588,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,268.07/1,062.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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