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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.76, 1,533.04 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.76, 1,533.04 and 535.20 is: 803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.76 : 1,533.04 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.76/1,533.04 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.76x = 1,533.04 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.76x = 820,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,483.01/1,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.01

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