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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.76, 1,535.92 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.76, 1,535.92 and 374.94 is: 561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.76 : 1,535.92 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.76/1,535.92 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.76x = 1,535.92 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.76x = 575,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,877.84/1,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.96

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