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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.68, 1,415.20 and 1,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.68, 1,415.20 and 1,022.92 is: 1,403.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.68 : 1,415.20 = 1,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.68/1,415.20 = 1,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.68x = 1,415.20 × 1,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.68x = 1,447,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,636.38/1,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.18

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