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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.52, 1,528.92 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.52, 1,528.92 and 370.08 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.52 : 1,528.92 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.52/1,528.92 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.52x = 1,528.92 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.52x = 565,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,822.71/1,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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