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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.33, 1,529.28 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.33, 1,529.28 and 370.31 is: 555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.33 : 1,529.28 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.33/1,529.28 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.33x = 1,529.28 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.33x = 566,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,300.03/1,020.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.02

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