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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.55, 1,578.84 and 622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.55, 1,578.84 and 622.44 is: 933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.55 : 1,578.84 = 622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.55/1,578.84 = 622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.55x = 1,578.84 × 622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.55x = 982,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,733.17/1,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.67

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