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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.92, 1,533.14 and 733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.92, 1,533.14 and 733.76 is: 1,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.92 : 1,533.14 = 733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.92/1,533.14 = 733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.92x = 1,533.14 × 733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.92x = 1,124,956.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,956.81/1,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.75

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