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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.71, 1,534.21 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.71, 1,534.21 and 373.82 is: 560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.71 : 1,534.21 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.71/1,534.21 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.71x = 1,534.21 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.71x = 573,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,509.78/1,023.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.23

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