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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.62, 1,532.43 and 733.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.62, 1,532.43 and 733.26 is: 1,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.62 : 1,532.43 = 733.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.62/1,532.43 = 733.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.62x = 1,532.43 × 733.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.62x = 1,123,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,669.62/1,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.89

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