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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.67, 1,535.78 and 536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.67, 1,535.78 and 536.59 is: 805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.67 : 1,535.78 = 536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.67/1,535.78 = 536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.67x = 1,535.78 × 536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.67x = 824,084.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,084.19/1,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.03

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