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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.57, 1,535.91 and 562.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.57, 1,535.91 and 562.67 is: 842.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.57 : 1,535.91 = 562.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.57/1,535.91 = 562.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.57x = 1,535.91 × 562.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.57x = 864,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,210.48/1,025.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.66

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