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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.86, 1,549.43 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.86, 1,549.43 and 374.79 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.86 : 1,549.43 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.86/1,549.43 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.86x = 1,549.43 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.86x = 580,710.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,710.87/1,032.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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