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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.82, 1,534.22 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.82, 1,534.22 and 373.40 is: 560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.82 : 1,534.22 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.82/1,534.22 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.82x = 1,534.22 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.82x = 572,877.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,877.75/1,022.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.10

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