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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.41, 1,533.93 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.41, 1,533.93 and 373.24 is: 559.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.41 : 1,533.93 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.41/1,533.93 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.41x = 1,533.93 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.41x = 572,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,514.50/1,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.97

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