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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.81, 1,561.32 and 1,021.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.81, 1,561.32 and 1,021.23 is: 1,539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.81 : 1,561.32 = 1,021.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.81/1,561.32 = 1,021.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.81x = 1,561.32 × 1,021.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.81x = 1,594,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,466.82/1,035.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.34

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