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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.31, 1,535.35 and 536.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.31, 1,535.35 and 536.03 is: 804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.31 : 1,535.35 = 536.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.31/1,535.35 = 536.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.31x = 1,535.35 × 536.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.31x = 822,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,993.66/1,023.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.25

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