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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.05, 1,534.82 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.05, 1,534.82 and 373.79 is: 560.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.05 : 1,534.82 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.05/1,534.82 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.05x = 1,534.82 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.05x = 573,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,702.34/1,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.78

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