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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.55, 1,536.78 and 562.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.55, 1,536.78 and 562.54 is: 843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.55 : 1,536.78 = 562.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.55/1,536.78 = 562.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.55x = 1,536.78 × 562.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.55x = 864,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,500.22/1,024.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.79

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