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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.90, 1,538.16 and 375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.90, 1,538.16 and 375.82 is: 564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.90 : 1,538.16 = 375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.90/1,538.16 = 375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.90x = 1,538.16 × 375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.90x = 578,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,071.29/1,024.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.03

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