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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.13, 1,530.80 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.13, 1,530.80 and 370.92 is: 556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.13 : 1,530.80 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.13/1,530.80 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.13x = 1,530.80 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.13x = 567,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,796.68/1,020.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.59

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