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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.33, 1,533.60 and 561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.33, 1,533.60 and 561.21 is: 841.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.33 : 1,533.60 = 561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.33/1,533.60 = 561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.33x = 1,533.60 × 561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.33x = 860,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,671.66/1,023.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.05

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