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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.28, 1,531.32 and 775.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.28, 1,531.32 and 775.86 is: 1,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.28 : 1,531.32 = 775.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.28/1,531.32 = 775.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.28x = 1,531.32 × 775.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.28x = 1,188,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,089.94/1,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.20

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