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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.58, 1,595.25 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.58, 1,595.25 and 370.22 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.58 : 1,595.25 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.58/1,595.25 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.58x = 1,595.25 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.58x = 590,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,585.48/1,063.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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