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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.13, 1,525.35 and 912.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.13, 1,525.35 and 912.78 is: 1,362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.13 : 1,525.35 = 912.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.13/1,525.35 = 912.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.13x = 1,525.35 × 912.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.13x = 1,392,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,308.97/1,022.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.16

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