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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.41, 1,529.69 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.41, 1,529.69 and 370.69 is: 555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.41 : 1,529.69 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.41/1,529.69 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.41x = 1,529.69 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.41x = 567,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,037.89/1,020.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.69

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