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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.68, 1,529.71 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.68, 1,529.71 and 370.26 is: 555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.68 : 1,529.71 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.68/1,529.71 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.68x = 1,529.71 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.68x = 566,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,389.50/1,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.46

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