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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.16, 1,529.01 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.16, 1,529.01 and 369.95 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.16 : 1,529.01 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.16/1,529.01 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.16x = 1,529.01 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.16x = 565,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,649.60/1,019.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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