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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.92, 1,503.66 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.92, 1,503.66 and 534.08 is: 800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.92 : 1,503.66 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.92/1,503.66 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.92x = 1,503.66 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.92x = 803,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,074.73/1,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.74

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