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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.26, 1,535.80 and 561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.26, 1,535.80 and 561.92 is: 842.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.26 : 1,535.80 = 561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.26/1,535.80 = 561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.26x = 1,535.80 × 561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.26x = 862,999.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,999.17/1,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.56

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