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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.05, 1,536.18 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.05, 1,536.18 and 374.64 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.05 : 1,536.18 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.05/1,536.18 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.05x = 1,536.18 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.05x = 575,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,514.48/1,024.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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