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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.61, 1,536.87 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.61, 1,536.87 and 562.60 is: 843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.61 : 1,536.87 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.61/1,536.87 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.61x = 1,536.87 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.61x = 864,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,647.09/1,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.88

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