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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.02, 1,536.69 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.02, 1,536.69 and 374.70 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.02 : 1,536.69 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.02/1,536.69 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.02x = 1,536.69 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.02x = 575,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,797.74/1,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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