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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.73, 1,528.67 and 370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.73, 1,528.67 and 370 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.73 : 1,528.67 = 370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.73/1,528.67 = 370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.73x = 1,528.67 × 370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.73x = 565,606.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,606.05/1,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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