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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.76, 1,595.97 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.76, 1,595.97 and 370.40 is: 555.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.76 : 1,595.97 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.76/1,595.97 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.76x = 1,595.97 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.76x = 591,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,139.31/1,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.71

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