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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.12, 1,532.88 and 534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.12, 1,532.88 and 534.92 is: 802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.12 : 1,532.88 = 534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.12/1,532.88 = 534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.12x = 1,532.88 × 534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.12x = 819,968.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,968.17/1,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.22

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