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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.73, 1,533.56 and 535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.73, 1,533.56 and 535.13 is: 803.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.73 : 1,533.56 = 535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.73/1,533.56 = 535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.73x = 1,533.56 × 535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.73x = 820,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,646.63/1,021.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.19

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