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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.26, 1,532.50 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.26, 1,532.50 and 372.04 is: 558.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.26 : 1,532.50 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.26/1,532.50 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.26x = 1,532.50 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.26x = 570,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,151.30/1,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.28

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