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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.70, 1,532.31 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.70, 1,532.31 and 372.06 is: 558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.70 : 1,532.31 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.70/1,532.31 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.70x = 1,532.31 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.70x = 570,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,111.26/1,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.00

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