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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.37, 1,548.68 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.37, 1,548.68 and 374.14 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.37 : 1,548.68 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.37/1,548.68 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.37x = 1,548.68 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.37x = 579,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,423.14/1,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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