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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.94, 1,532.96 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.94, 1,532.96 and 372.68 is: 559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.94 : 1,532.96 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.94/1,532.96 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.94x = 1,532.96 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.94x = 571,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,294.00/1,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.03

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