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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.89, 1,595.44 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.89, 1,595.44 and 370.38 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.89 : 1,595.44 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.89/1,595.44 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.89x = 1,595.44 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.89x = 590,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,919.07/1,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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