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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.92, 1,535.96 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.92, 1,535.96 and 562.14 is: 842.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.92 : 1,535.96 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.92/1,535.96 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.92x = 1,535.96 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.92x = 863,425.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,425.96/1,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.43

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