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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.65, 1,532.67 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.65, 1,532.67 and 372.84 is: 559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.65 : 1,532.67 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.65/1,532.67 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.65x = 1,532.67 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.65x = 571,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,440.68/1,021.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.33

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