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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.39, 1,536.74 and 374.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.39, 1,536.74 and 374.97 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.39 : 1,536.74 = 374.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.39/1,536.74 = 374.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.39x = 1,536.74 × 374.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.39x = 576,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,231.40/1,024.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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