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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.24, 1,535.08 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.24, 1,535.08 and 373.97 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.24 : 1,535.08 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.24/1,535.08 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.24x = 1,535.08 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.24x = 574,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,073.87/1,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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