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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.70, 1,535.16 and 374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.70, 1,535.16 and 374.26 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.70 : 1,535.16 = 374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.70/1,535.16 = 374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.70x = 1,535.16 × 374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.70x = 574,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,548.98/1,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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