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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.83, 1,534.40 and 373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.83, 1,534.40 and 373.94 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.83 : 1,534.40 = 373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.83/1,534.40 = 373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.83x = 1,534.40 × 373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.83x = 573,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,771.67/1,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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