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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.45, 1,533.06 and 535.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.45, 1,533.06 and 535.02 is: 801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.45 : 1,533.06 = 535.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.45/1,533.06 = 535.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.45x = 1,533.06 × 535.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.45x = 820,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,217.76/1,023.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.42

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