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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.78, 1,534.20 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.78, 1,534.20 and 373.52 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.78 : 1,534.20 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.78/1,534.20 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.78x = 1,534.20 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.78x = 573,054.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,054.38/1,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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