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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.44, 1,409.70 and 745.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.44, 1,409.70 and 745.96 is: 1,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.44 : 1,409.70 = 745.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.44/1,409.70 = 745.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.44x = 1,409.70 × 745.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.44x = 1,051,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,579.81/1,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.50

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