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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.08, 1,595.72 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.08, 1,595.72 and 370.58 is: 555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.08 : 1,595.72 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.08/1,595.72 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.08x = 1,595.72 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.08x = 591,341.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,341.92/1,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.73

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