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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.07, 1,533.65 and 373.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.07, 1,533.65 and 373.31 is: 559.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.07 : 1,533.65 = 373.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.07/1,533.65 = 373.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.07x = 1,533.65 × 373.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.07x = 572,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,530.25/1,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.62

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