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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.03, 1,534.15 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.03, 1,534.15 and 561.12 is: 840.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.03 : 1,534.15 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.03/1,534.15 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.03x = 1,534.15 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.03x = 860,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,842.25/1,024.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.64

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