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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.04, 1,535.36 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.04, 1,535.36 and 374.20 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.04 : 1,535.36 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.04/1,535.36 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.04x = 1,535.36 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.04x = 574,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,531.71/1,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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