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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.13, 1,533.42 and 372.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.13, 1,533.42 and 372.86 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.13 : 1,533.42 = 372.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.13/1,533.42 = 372.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.13x = 1,533.42 × 372.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.13x = 571,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,754.81/1,022.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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