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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.52, 1,532.80 and 535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.52, 1,532.80 and 535.88 is: 803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.52 : 1,532.80 = 535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.52/1,532.80 = 535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.52x = 1,532.80 × 535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.52x = 821,396.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,396.86/1,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.31

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