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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.90, 1,529.54 and 370.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.90, 1,529.54 and 370.48 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.90 : 1,529.54 = 370.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.90/1,529.54 = 370.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.90x = 1,529.54 × 370.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.90x = 566,663.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,663.98/1,019.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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