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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.76, 1,534.74 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.76, 1,534.74 and 373.55 is: 560.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.76 : 1,534.74 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.76/1,534.74 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.76x = 1,534.74 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.76x = 573,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,302.13/1,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.54

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