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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.79, 1,533.11 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.79, 1,533.11 and 363.75 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.79 : 1,533.11 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.79/1,533.11 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.79x = 1,533.11 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.79x = 557,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,668.76/1,021.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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