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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020, 1,530.48 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020, 1,530.48 and 564 is: 846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020 : 1,530.48 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020/1,530.48 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020x = 1,530.48 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020x = 863,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,190.72/1,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.27

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