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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.78, 1,533.72 and 694.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.78, 1,533.72 and 694.28 is: 1,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.78 : 1,533.72 = 694.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.78/1,533.72 = 694.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.78x = 1,533.72 × 694.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.78x = 1,064,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,831.12/1,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.11

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