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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.58, 1,549.10 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.58, 1,549.10 and 374.50 is: 561.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.58 : 1,549.10 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.58/1,549.10 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.58x = 1,549.10 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.58x = 580,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,137.95/1,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.83

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