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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.15, 1,537.92 and 375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.15, 1,537.92 and 375.89 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.15 : 1,537.92 = 375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.15/1,537.92 = 375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.15x = 1,537.92 × 375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.15x = 578,081.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,081.06/1,025.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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