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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.35, 1,533.53 and 372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.35, 1,533.53 and 372.82 is: 559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.35 : 1,533.53 = 372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.35/1,533.53 = 372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.35x = 1,533.53 × 372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.35x = 571,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,730.65/1,022.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.23

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