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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.66, 1,593.58 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.66, 1,593.58 and 369.21 is: 553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.66 : 1,593.58 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.66/1,593.58 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.66x = 1,593.58 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.66x = 588,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,365.67/1,062.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.67

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