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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.74, 1,533.74 and 535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.74, 1,533.74 and 535.31 is: 801.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.74 : 1,533.74 = 535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.74/1,533.74 = 535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.74x = 1,533.74 × 535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.74x = 821,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,021.77/1,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.98

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