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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.10, 1,534.36 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.10, 1,534.36 and 364.89 is: 547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.10 : 1,534.36 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.10/1,534.36 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.10x = 1,534.36 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.10x = 559,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,872.62/1,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.23

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