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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.46, 1,535.38 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.46, 1,535.38 and 374.16 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.46 : 1,535.38 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.46/1,535.38 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.46x = 1,535.38 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.46x = 574,477.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,477.78/1,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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