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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.46, 1,529.20 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.46, 1,529.20 and 370.18 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.46 : 1,529.20 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.46/1,529.20 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.46x = 1,529.20 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.46x = 566,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,081.63/1,019.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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