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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.22, 1,533.33 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.22, 1,533.33 and 252.72 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.22 : 1,533.33 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.22/1,533.33 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.22x = 1,533.33 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.22x = 387,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,503.16/1,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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