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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.81, 1,534.07 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.81, 1,534.07 and 373.39 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.81 : 1,534.07 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.81/1,534.07 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.81x = 1,534.07 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.81x = 572,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,804.53/1,022.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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