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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.16, 1,531.73 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.16, 1,531.73 and 535.16 is: 802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.16 : 1,531.73 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.16/1,531.73 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.16x = 1,531.73 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.16x = 819,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,725.79/1,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.74

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