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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.84, 1,533.22 and 612.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.84, 1,533.22 and 612.17 is: 917.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.84 : 1,533.22 = 612.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.84/1,533.22 = 612.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.84x = 1,533.22 × 612.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.84x = 938,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,593.59/1,022.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.63

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