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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.97, 1,530.27 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.97, 1,530.27 and 370.80 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.97 : 1,530.27 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.97/1,530.27 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.97x = 1,530.27 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.97x = 567,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,424.12/1,019.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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