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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.52, 1,535.82 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.52, 1,535.82 and 374.75 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.52 : 1,535.82 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.52/1,535.82 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.52x = 1,535.82 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.52x = 575,548.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,548.55/1,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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