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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.30, 1,536.72 and 537.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.30, 1,536.72 and 537.22 is: 805.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.30 : 1,536.72 = 537.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.30/1,536.72 = 537.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.30x = 1,536.72 × 537.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.30x = 825,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,546.35/1,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.97

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