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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.59, 1,533.76 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.59, 1,533.76 and 282.28 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.59 : 1,533.76 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.59/1,533.76 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.59x = 1,533.76 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.59x = 432,949.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,949.77/1,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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