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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.84, 1,531.77 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.84, 1,531.77 and 372.22 is: 557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.84 : 1,531.77 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.84/1,531.77 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.84x = 1,531.77 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.84x = 570,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,155.43/1,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.97

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