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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.82, 1,595.63 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.82, 1,595.63 and 370.41 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.82 : 1,595.63 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.82/1,595.63 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.82x = 1,595.63 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.82x = 591,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,035.46/1,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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