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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.24, 1,531.86 and 371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.24, 1,531.86 and 371.98 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.24 : 1,531.86 = 371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.24/1,531.86 = 371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.24x = 1,531.86 × 371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.24x = 569,821.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,821.28/1,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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