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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.66, 1,536.15 and 561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.66, 1,536.15 and 561.76 is: 843.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.66 : 1,536.15 = 561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.66/1,536.15 = 561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.66x = 1,536.15 × 561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.66x = 862,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,939.94/1,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.00

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