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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.96, 1,533 and 502.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.96, 1,533 and 502.21 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.96 : 1,533 = 502.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.96/1,533 = 502.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.96x = 1,533 × 502.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.96x = 769,884.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,884.10/1,021.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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