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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.30, 1,594.66 and 360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.30, 1,594.66 and 360.44 is: 540.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.30 : 1,594.66 = 360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.30/1,594.66 = 360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.30x = 1,594.66 × 360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.30x = 574,779.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,779.25/1,063.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.56

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