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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.20, 1,594.39 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.20, 1,594.39 and 369.68 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.20 : 1,594.39 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.20/1,594.39 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.20x = 1,594.39 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.20x = 589,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,414.10/1,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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