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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.76, 1,536.24 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.76, 1,536.24 and 374.55 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.76 : 1,536.24 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.76/1,536.24 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.76x = 1,536.24 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.76x = 575,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,398.69/1,023.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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