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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.54, 1,535.98 and 561.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.54, 1,535.98 and 561.64 is: 842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.54 : 1,535.98 = 561.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.54/1,535.98 = 561.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.54x = 1,535.98 × 561.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.54x = 862,667.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,667.81/1,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.83

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