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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.32, 1,531.23 and 559.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.32, 1,531.23 and 559.29 is: 838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.32 : 1,531.23 = 559.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.32/1,531.23 = 559.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.32x = 1,531.23 × 559.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.32x = 856,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,401.63/1,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.52

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