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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.42, 1,529.39 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.42, 1,529.39 and 369.80 is: 554.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.42 : 1,529.39 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.42/1,529.39 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.42x = 1,529.39 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.42x = 565,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,561.70/1,019.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.79

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