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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.75, 1,536.98 and 1,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.75, 1,536.98 and 1,009.67 is: 1,502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.75 : 1,536.98 = 1,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.75/1,536.98 = 1,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.75x = 1,536.98 × 1,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.75x = 1,551,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,829.86/1,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.62

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