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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.04, 1,536.61 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.04, 1,536.61 and 531.12 is: 795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.04 : 1,536.61 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.04/1,536.61 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.04x = 1,536.61 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.04x = 816,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,124.30/1,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.41

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