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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.39, 1,548.19 and 374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.39, 1,548.19 and 374.11 is: 561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.39 : 1,548.19 = 374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.39/1,548.19 = 374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.39x = 1,548.19 × 374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.39x = 579,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,193.36/1,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.02

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