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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.48, 1,533.99 and 502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.48, 1,533.99 and 502.77 is: 754.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.48 : 1,533.99 = 502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.48/1,533.99 = 502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.48x = 1,533.99 × 502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.48x = 771,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,244.15/1,022.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.29

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