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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.22, 1,533.52 and 929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.22, 1,533.52 and 929.48 is: 1,394.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.22 : 1,533.52 = 929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.22/1,533.52 = 929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.22x = 1,533.52 × 929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.22x = 1,425,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,376.17/1,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.39

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