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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.61, 1,532.78 and 372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.61, 1,532.78 and 372.41 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.61 : 1,532.78 = 372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.61/1,532.78 = 372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.61x = 1,532.78 × 372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.61x = 570,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,820.74/1,021.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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