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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.47, 1,522.40 and 932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.47, 1,522.40 and 932.28 is: 1,401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.47 : 1,522.40 = 932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.47/1,522.40 = 932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.47x = 1,522.40 × 932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.47x = 1,419,298.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,298.41/1,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.82

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