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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.14, 1,536.14 and 561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.14, 1,536.14 and 561.80 is: 842.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.14 : 1,536.14 = 561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.14/1,536.14 = 561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.14x = 1,536.14 × 561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.14x = 863,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,003.45/1,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.66

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