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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.85, 1,532.78 and 372.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.85, 1,532.78 and 372.32 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.85 : 1,532.78 = 372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.85/1,532.78 = 372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.85x = 1,532.78 × 372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.85x = 570,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,682.79/1,021.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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