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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.04, 1,530.66 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.04, 1,530.66 and 370.69 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.04 : 1,530.66 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.04/1,530.66 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.04x = 1,530.66 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.04x = 567,400.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,400.36/1,020.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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