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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.49, 1,534.38 and 535.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.49, 1,534.38 and 535.89 is: 804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.49 : 1,534.38 = 535.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.49/1,534.38 = 535.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.49x = 1,534.38 × 535.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.49x = 822,258.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,258.90/1,022.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.17

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