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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.32, 1,535.94 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.32, 1,535.94 and 365.94 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.32 : 1,535.94 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.32/1,535.94 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.32x = 1,535.94 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.32x = 562,063.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,063.26/1,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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