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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.56, 1,534.34 and 1,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.56, 1,534.34 and 1,011.22 is: 1,517.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.56 : 1,534.34 = 1,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.56/1,534.34 = 1,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.56x = 1,534.34 × 1,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.56x = 1,551,553.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,553.99/1,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.33

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