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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.58, 1,529.02 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.58, 1,529.02 and 370.16 is: 555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.58 : 1,529.02 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.58/1,529.02 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.58x = 1,529.02 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.58x = 565,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,982.04/1,019.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.11

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