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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.06, 1,596.61 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.06, 1,596.61 and 370.42 is: 555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.06 : 1,596.61 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.06/1,596.61 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.06x = 1,596.61 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.06x = 591,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,421.73/1,064.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.82

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