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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.99, 1,535.53 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.99, 1,535.53 and 374.27 is: 561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.99 : 1,535.53 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.99/1,535.53 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.99x = 1,535.53 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.99x = 574,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,702.81/1,023.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.24

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