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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.58, 1,528.10 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.58, 1,528.10 and 369.60 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.58 : 1,528.10 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.58/1,528.10 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.58x = 1,528.10 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.58x = 564,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,785.76/1,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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