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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.28, 1,534 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.28, 1,534 and 373.56 is: 560.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.28 : 1,534 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.28/1,534 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.28x = 1,534 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.28x = 573,041.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,041.04/1,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.00

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