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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.08, 1,530.27 and 371.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.08, 1,530.27 and 371.19 is: 556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.08 : 1,530.27 = 371.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.08/1,530.27 = 371.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.08x = 1,530.27 × 371.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.08x = 568,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,020.92/1,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.29

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