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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.44, 1,528.21 and 369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.44, 1,528.21 and 369.69 is: 554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.44 : 1,528.21 = 369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.44/1,528.21 = 369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.44x = 1,528.21 × 369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.44x = 564,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,963.95/1,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.19

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