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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.87, 1,529.81 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.87, 1,529.81 and 370.61 is: 555.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.87 : 1,529.81 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.87/1,529.81 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.87x = 1,529.81 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.87x = 566,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,953.38/1,019.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.91

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