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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.06, 1,529.10 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.06, 1,529.10 and 370.10 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.06 : 1,529.10 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.06/1,529.10 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.06x = 1,529.10 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.06x = 565,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,919.91/1,019.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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