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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.64, 1,532.34 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.64, 1,532.34 and 583.08 is: 873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.64 : 1,532.34 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.64/1,532.34 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.64x = 1,532.34 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.64x = 893,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,476.81/1,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.70

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