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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.62, 1,595.31 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.62, 1,595.31 and 370.16 is: 555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.62 : 1,595.31 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.62/1,595.31 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.62x = 1,595.31 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.62x = 590,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,519.95/1,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.20

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