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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.26, 1,535.50 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.26, 1,535.50 and 374.04 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.26 : 1,535.50 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.26/1,535.50 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.26x = 1,535.50 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.26x = 574,338.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,338.42/1,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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