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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.30, 1,533.45 and 372.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.30, 1,533.45 and 372.95 is: 559.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.30 : 1,533.45 = 372.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.30/1,533.45 = 372.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.30x = 1,533.45 × 372.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.30x = 571,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,900.18/1,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.43

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