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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.46, 1,529.37 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.46, 1,529.37 and 370.38 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.46 : 1,529.37 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.46/1,529.37 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.46x = 1,529.37 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.46x = 566,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,448.06/1,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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