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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.06, 1,533.60 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.06, 1,533.60 and 373.10 is: 559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.06 : 1,533.60 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.06/1,533.60 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.06x = 1,533.60 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.06x = 572,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,186.16/1,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.84

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