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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.26, 1,536.56 and 504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.26, 1,536.56 and 504.20 is: 756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.26 : 1,536.56 = 504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.26/1,536.56 = 504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.26x = 1,536.56 × 504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.26x = 774,733.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,733.55/1,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.38

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