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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.22, 1,533.42 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.22, 1,533.42 and 611.64 is: 917.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.22 : 1,533.42 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.22/1,533.42 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.22x = 1,533.42 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.22x = 937,901.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,901.01/1,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.51

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