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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.56, 1,530.57 and 963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.56, 1,530.57 and 963.06 is: 1,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.56 : 1,530.57 = 963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.56/1,530.57 = 963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.56x = 1,530.57 × 963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.56x = 1,474,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,030.74/1,021.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.92

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