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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.68, 1,531.46 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.68, 1,531.46 and 588.52 is: 881.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.68 : 1,531.46 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.68/1,531.46 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.68x = 1,531.46 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.68x = 901,294.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,294.84/1,022.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.31

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