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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.59, 1,532.79 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.59, 1,532.79 and 372.78 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.59 : 1,532.79 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.59/1,532.79 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.59x = 1,532.79 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.59x = 571,393.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,393.46/1,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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