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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.62, 1,529.34 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.62, 1,529.34 and 370.36 is: 555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.62 : 1,529.34 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.62/1,529.34 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.62x = 1,529.34 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.62x = 566,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,406.36/1,019.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.51

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