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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.60, 1,533.60 and 535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.60, 1,533.60 and 535.39 is: 802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.60 : 1,533.60 = 535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.60/1,533.60 = 535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.60x = 1,533.60 × 535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.60x = 821,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,070.27/1,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.92

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