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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.56, 1,536.12 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.56, 1,536.12 and 375.21 is: 562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.56 : 1,536.12 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.56/1,536.12 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.56x = 1,536.12 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.56x = 576,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,367.59/1,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.55

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