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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.01, 1,595.50 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.01, 1,595.50 and 370.72 is: 555.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.01 : 1,595.50 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.01/1,595.50 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.01x = 1,595.50 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.01x = 591,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,483.76/1,064.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.90

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