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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.44, 1,594.95 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.44, 1,594.95 and 370.56 is: 555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.44 : 1,594.95 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.44/1,594.95 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.44x = 1,594.95 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.44x = 591,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,024.67/1,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.77

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