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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.26, 1,530.93 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.26, 1,530.93 and 534.63 is: 801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.26 : 1,530.93 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.26/1,530.93 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.26x = 1,530.93 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.26x = 818,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,481.11/1,021.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.44

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