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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.76, 1,528.68 and 532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.76, 1,528.68 and 532.24 is: 797.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.76 : 1,528.68 = 532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.76/1,528.68 = 532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.76x = 1,528.68 × 532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.76x = 813,624.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,624.64/1,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.86

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