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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.10, 1,528.85 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.10, 1,528.85 and 369.88 is: 554.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.10 : 1,528.85 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.10/1,528.85 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.10x = 1,528.85 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.10x = 565,491.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,491.04/1,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.89

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