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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.64, 1,533.48 and 747.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.64, 1,533.48 and 747.84 is: 1,121.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.64 : 1,533.48 = 747.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.64/1,533.48 = 747.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.64x = 1,533.48 × 747.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.64x = 1,146,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,797.68/1,022.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.41

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