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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.64, 1,533.96 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.64, 1,533.96 and 372.92 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.64 : 1,533.96 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.64/1,533.96 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.64x = 1,533.96 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.64x = 572,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,044.36/1,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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