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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.87, 1,593.73 and 369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.87, 1,593.73 and 369.49 is: 554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.87 : 1,593.73 = 369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.87/1,593.73 = 369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.87x = 1,593.73 × 369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.87x = 588,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,867.30/1,062.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.04

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