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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.50, 1,514.40 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.50, 1,514.40 and 535.50 is: 801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.50 : 1,514.40 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.50/1,514.40 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.50x = 1,514.40 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.50x = 810,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,963.98/1,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.74

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