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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.92, 1,595.54 and 370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.92, 1,595.54 and 370.46 is: 555.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.92 : 1,595.54 = 370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.92/1,595.54 = 370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.92x = 1,595.54 × 370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.92x = 591,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,083.75/1,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.57

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