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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.70, 1,538 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.70, 1,538 and 367.32 is: 550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.70 : 1,538 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.70/1,538 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.70x = 1,538 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.70x = 564,938.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,938.16/1,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.78

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