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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.45, 1,535.02 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.45, 1,535.02 and 374.03 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.45 : 1,535.02 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.45/1,535.02 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.45x = 1,535.02 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.45x = 574,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,143.53/1,023.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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