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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.09, 1,536.14 and 374.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.09, 1,536.14 and 374.47 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.09 : 1,536.14 = 374.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.09/1,536.14 = 374.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.09x = 1,536.14 × 374.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.09x = 575,235.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,235.51/1,024.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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