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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.40, 1,532.64 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.40, 1,532.64 and 372.66 is: 558.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.40 : 1,532.64 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.40/1,532.64 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.40x = 1,532.64 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.40x = 571,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,153.62/1,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.64

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