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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.40, 1,531.56 and 533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.40, 1,531.56 and 533.80 is: 801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.40 : 1,531.56 = 533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.40/1,531.56 = 533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.40x = 1,531.56 × 533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.40x = 817,546.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,546.73/1,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.20

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