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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.42, 1,535.37 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.42, 1,535.37 and 374.16 is: 561.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.42 : 1,535.37 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.42/1,535.37 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.42x = 1,535.37 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.42x = 574,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,474.04/1,023.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.33

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