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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.83, 1,536.33 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.83, 1,536.33 and 375.41 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.83 : 1,536.33 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.83/1,536.33 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.83x = 1,536.33 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.83x = 576,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,759.50/1,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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