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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.93, 1,529.48 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.93, 1,529.48 and 370.51 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.93 : 1,529.48 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.93/1,529.48 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.93x = 1,529.48 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.93x = 566,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,684.74/1,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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