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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.53, 1,534.91 and 561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.53, 1,534.91 and 561.62 is: 841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.53 : 1,534.91 = 561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.53/1,534.91 = 561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.53x = 1,534.91 × 561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.53x = 862,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,025.67/1,024.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.39

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