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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.17, 1,536.96 and 562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.17, 1,536.96 and 562.26 is: 843.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.17 : 1,536.96 = 562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.17/1,536.96 = 562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.17x = 1,536.96 × 562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.17x = 864,171.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,171.13/1,024.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.78

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