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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.51, 1,532.42 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.51, 1,532.42 and 372.09 is: 558.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.51 : 1,532.42 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.51/1,532.42 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.51x = 1,532.42 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.51x = 570,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,203.44/1,021.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.20

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