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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.62, 1,535.02 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.62, 1,535.02 and 374.20 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.62 : 1,535.02 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.62/1,535.02 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.62x = 1,535.02 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.62x = 574,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,404.48/1,023.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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