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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.03, 1,533.27 and 534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.03, 1,533.27 and 534.95 is: 802.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.03 : 1,533.27 = 534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.03/1,533.27 = 534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.03x = 1,533.27 × 534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.03x = 820,222.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,222.79/1,022.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.54

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