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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032, 1,540.80 and 922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032, 1,540.80 and 922.56 is: 1,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032 : 1,540.80 = 922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032/1,540.80 = 922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032x = 1,540.80 × 922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032x = 1,421,480.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,480.45/1,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.40

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