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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.83, 1,537.83 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.83, 1,537.83 and 375.57 is: 563.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.83 : 1,537.83 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.83/1,537.83 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.83x = 1,537.83 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.83x = 577,562.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,562.81/1,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.57

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