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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.52, 1,533.78 and 338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.52, 1,533.78 and 338.52 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.52 : 1,533.78 = 338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.52/1,533.78 = 338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.52x = 1,533.78 × 338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.52x = 519,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,215.21/1,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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