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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.36, 1,529.76 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.36, 1,529.76 and 532.64 is: 799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.36 : 1,529.76 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.36/1,529.76 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.36x = 1,529.76 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.36x = 814,811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,811.37/1,019.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.34

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