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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.52, 1,530.99 and 371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.52, 1,530.99 and 371.24 is: 556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.52 : 1,530.99 = 371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.52/1,530.99 = 371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.52x = 1,530.99 × 371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.52x = 568,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,362.87/1,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.93

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