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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.84, 1,536.12 and 504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.84, 1,536.12 and 504.45 is: 756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.84 : 1,536.12 = 504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.84/1,536.12 = 504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.84x = 1,536.12 × 504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.84x = 774,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,895.73/1,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.85

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