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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.14, 1,533.87 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.14, 1,533.87 and 534.06 is: 802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.14 : 1,533.87 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.14/1,533.87 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.14x = 1,533.87 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.14x = 819,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,178.61/1,021.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.22

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