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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.40, 1,533.88 and 373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.40, 1,533.88 and 373.32 is: 560.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.40 : 1,533.88 = 373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.40/1,533.88 = 373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.40x = 1,533.88 × 373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.40x = 572,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,628.08/1,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.08

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