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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.76, 1,534.41 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.76, 1,534.41 and 373.50 is: 560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.76 : 1,534.41 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.76/1,534.41 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.76x = 1,534.41 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.76x = 573,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,102.14/1,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.35

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