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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.53, 1,531.62 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.53, 1,531.62 and 372.18 is: 558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.53 : 1,531.62 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.53/1,531.62 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.53x = 1,531.62 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.53x = 570,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,038.33/1,021.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.02

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