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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.14, 1,536.42 and 375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.14, 1,536.42 and 375.34 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.14 : 1,536.42 = 375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.14/1,536.42 = 375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.14x = 1,536.42 × 375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.14x = 576,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,679.88/1,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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