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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.33, 1,533.72 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.33, 1,533.72 and 373.05 is: 559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.33 : 1,533.72 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.33/1,533.72 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.33x = 1,533.72 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.33x = 572,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,155.64/1,022.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.66

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