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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.28, 1,533.68 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.28, 1,533.68 and 502.68 is: 754.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.28 : 1,533.68 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.28/1,533.68 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.28x = 1,533.68 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.28x = 770,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,950.26/1,022.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.15

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