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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.54, 1,530.73 and 371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.54, 1,530.73 and 371.42 is: 557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.54 : 1,530.73 = 371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.54/1,530.73 = 371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.54x = 1,530.73 × 371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.54x = 568,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,543.74/1,020.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.10

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