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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.11, 1,535.03 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.11, 1,535.03 and 373.91 is: 561.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.11 : 1,535.03 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.11/1,535.03 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.11x = 1,535.03 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.11x = 573,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,963.07/1,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.00

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