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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.36, 1,536.38 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.36, 1,536.38 and 374.94 is: 562.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.36 : 1,536.38 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.36/1,536.38 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.36x = 1,536.38 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.36x = 576,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,050.32/1,024.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.35

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