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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.31, 1,533.85 and 535.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.31, 1,533.85 and 535.03 is: 802.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.31 : 1,533.85 = 535.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.31/1,533.85 = 535.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.31x = 1,533.85 × 535.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.31x = 820,650.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,650.59/1,022.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.74

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