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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.55, 1,535.43 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.55, 1,535.43 and 374.14 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.55 : 1,535.43 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.55/1,535.43 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.55x = 1,535.43 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.55x = 574,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,465.78/1,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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