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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.07, 1,536.11 and 374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.07, 1,536.11 and 374.66 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.07 : 1,536.11 = 374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.07/1,536.11 = 374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.07x = 1,536.11 × 374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.07x = 575,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,509.42/1,024.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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