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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.44, 1,548.48 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.44, 1,548.48 and 374.19 is: 561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.44 : 1,548.48 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.44/1,548.48 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.44x = 1,548.48 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.44x = 579,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,425.73/1,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.22

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