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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022, 1,528.32 and 762.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022, 1,528.32 and 762.18 is: 1,139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022 : 1,528.32 = 762.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022/1,528.32 = 762.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022x = 1,528.32 × 762.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022x = 1,164,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,854.94/1,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.78

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