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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.77, 1,533.29 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.77, 1,533.29 and 372.96 is: 559.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.77 : 1,533.29 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.77/1,533.29 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.77x = 1,533.29 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.77x = 571,853.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,853.97/1,021.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.67

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