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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.66, 1,537.13 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.66, 1,537.13 and 375.24 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.66 : 1,537.13 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.66/1,537.13 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.66x = 1,537.13 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.66x = 576,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,793.60/1,024.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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