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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.71, 1,533.88 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.71, 1,533.88 and 292.12 is: 438.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.71 : 1,533.88 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.71/1,533.88 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.71x = 1,533.88 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.71x = 448,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,077.03/1,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.13

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