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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.01, 1,534.67 and 373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.01, 1,534.67 and 373.60 is: 560.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.01 : 1,534.67 = 373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.01/1,534.67 = 373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.01x = 1,534.67 × 373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.01x = 573,352.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,352.71/1,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.46

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