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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.45, 1,595.73 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.45, 1,595.73 and 370.55 is: 555.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.45 : 1,595.73 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.45/1,595.73 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.45x = 1,595.73 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.45x = 591,297.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,297.75/1,064.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.50

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