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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.86, 1,534.13 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.86, 1,534.13 and 373.44 is: 560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.86 : 1,534.13 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.86/1,534.13 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.86x = 1,534.13 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.86x = 572,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,905.51/1,022.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.10

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