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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.84, 1,596 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.84, 1,596 and 370.52 is: 555.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.84 : 1,596 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.84/1,596 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.84x = 1,596 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.84x = 591,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,349.92/1,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.86

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