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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.64, 1,535.56 and 1,007.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.64, 1,535.56 and 1,007.76 is: 1,511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.64 : 1,535.56 = 1,007.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.64/1,535.56 = 1,007.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.64x = 1,535.56 × 1,007.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.64x = 1,547,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,475.95/1,023.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.74

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