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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.84, 1,529.76 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.84, 1,529.76 and 370.56 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.84 : 1,529.76 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.84/1,529.76 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.84x = 1,529.76 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.84x = 566,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,867.87/1,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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