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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.09, 1,595.87 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.09, 1,595.87 and 370.57 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.09 : 1,595.87 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.09/1,595.87 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.09x = 1,595.87 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.09x = 591,381.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,381.55/1,064.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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