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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.64, 1,531.95 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.64, 1,531.95 and 534.51 is: 800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.64 : 1,531.95 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.64/1,531.95 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.64x = 1,531.95 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.64x = 818,842.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,842.59/1,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.71

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