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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.89, 1,532.92 and 363.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.89, 1,532.92 and 363.91 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.89 : 1,532.92 = 363.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.89/1,532.92 = 363.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.89x = 1,532.92 × 363.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.89x = 557,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,842.71/1,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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