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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.98, 1,596.69 and 370.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.98, 1,596.69 and 370.64 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.98 : 1,596.69 = 370.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.98/1,596.69 = 370.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.98x = 1,596.69 × 370.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.98x = 591,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,797.18/1,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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