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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.67, 1,548.07 and 374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.67, 1,548.07 and 374.27 is: 561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.67 : 1,548.07 = 374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.67/1,548.07 = 374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.67x = 1,548.07 × 374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.67x = 579,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,392.74/1,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.06

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