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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.33, 1,536.73 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.33, 1,536.73 and 375.06 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.33 : 1,536.73 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.33/1,536.73 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.33x = 1,536.73 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.33x = 576,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,365.95/1,024.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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