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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.74, 1,499.61 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.74, 1,499.61 and 383.74 is: 575.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.74 : 1,499.61 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.74/1,499.61 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.74x = 1,499.61 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.74x = 575,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,458.03/999.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.61

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