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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.13, 1,536.78 and 1,015.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.13, 1,536.78 and 1,015.88 is: 1,524.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.13 : 1,536.78 = 1,015.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.13/1,536.78 = 1,015.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.13x = 1,536.78 × 1,015.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.13x = 1,561,184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,184.07/1,024.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.40

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