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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.14, 1,537.12 and 537.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.14, 1,537.12 and 537.53 is: 806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.14 : 1,537.12 = 537.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.14/1,537.12 = 537.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.14x = 1,537.12 × 537.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.14x = 826,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,248.11/1,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.77

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