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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.69, 1,532.13 and 372.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.69, 1,532.13 and 372.07 is: 557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.69 : 1,532.13 = 372.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.69/1,532.13 = 372.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.69x = 1,532.13 × 372.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.69x = 570,059.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,059.61/1,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.96

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