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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.48, 1,533.77 and 373.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.48, 1,533.77 and 373.04 is: 559.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.48 : 1,533.77 = 373.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.48/1,533.77 = 373.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.48x = 1,533.77 × 373.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.48x = 572,157.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,157.56/1,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.58

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