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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.38, 1,593.57 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.38, 1,593.57 and 369.02 is: 553.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.38 : 1,593.57 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.38/1,593.57 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.38x = 1,593.57 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.38x = 588,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,059.20/1,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.53

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