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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.84, 1,536.08 and 561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.84, 1,536.08 and 561.59 is: 841.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.84 : 1,536.08 = 561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.84/1,536.08 = 561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.84x = 1,536.08 × 561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.84x = 862,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,647.17/1,024.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.74

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