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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.17, 1,548.63 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.17, 1,548.63 and 374.04 is: 561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.17 : 1,548.63 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.17/1,548.63 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.17x = 1,548.63 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.17x = 579,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,249.57/1,032.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.20

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