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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.39, 1,594.69 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.39, 1,594.69 and 369.88 is: 554.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.39 : 1,594.69 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.39/1,594.69 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.39x = 1,594.69 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.39x = 589,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,843.94/1,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.68

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