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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.03, 1,537.14 and 563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.03, 1,537.14 and 563.13 is: 843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.03 : 1,537.14 = 563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.03/1,537.14 = 563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.03x = 1,537.14 × 563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.03x = 865,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,609.65/1,026.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.65

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