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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.20, 1,533.06 and 372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.20, 1,533.06 and 372.58 is: 558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.20 : 1,533.06 = 372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.20/1,533.06 = 372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.20x = 1,533.06 × 372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.20x = 571,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,187.49/1,022.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.78

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