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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.73, 1,534.16 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.73, 1,534.16 and 373.38 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.73 : 1,534.16 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.73/1,534.16 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.73x = 1,534.16 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.73x = 572,824.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,824.66/1,022.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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