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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.51, 1,536.96 and 562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.51, 1,536.96 and 562.04 is: 843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.51 : 1,536.96 = 562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.51/1,536.96 = 562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.51x = 1,536.96 × 562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.51x = 863,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,833.00/1,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.17

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