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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.90, 1,534.58 and 373.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.90, 1,534.58 and 373.62 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.90 : 1,534.58 = 373.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.90/1,534.58 = 373.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.90x = 1,534.58 × 373.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.90x = 573,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,347.91/1,022.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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