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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.12, 1,532.94 and 533.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.12, 1,532.94 and 533.53 is: 801.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.12 : 1,532.94 = 533.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.12/1,532.94 = 533.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.12x = 1,532.94 × 533.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.12x = 817,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,869.48/1,020.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.74

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