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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.10, 1,529.04 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.10, 1,529.04 and 370.28 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.10 : 1,529.04 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.10/1,529.04 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.10x = 1,529.04 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.10x = 566,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,172.93/1,019.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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