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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.31, 1,533.46 and 675.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.31, 1,533.46 and 675.56 is: 1,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.31 : 1,533.46 = 675.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.31/1,533.46 = 675.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.31x = 1,533.46 × 675.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.31x = 1,035,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,943.59/1,022.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.34

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