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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.29, 1,528.94 and 533.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.29, 1,528.94 and 533.29 is: 799.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.29 : 1,528.94 = 533.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.29/1,528.94 = 533.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.29x = 1,528.94 × 533.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.29x = 815,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,363.92/1,019.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.94

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