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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.78, 1,921.56 and 1,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.78, 1,921.56 and 1,023.22 is: 1,532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.78 : 1,921.56 = 1,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.78/1,921.56 = 1,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.78x = 1,921.56 × 1,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.78x = 1,966,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,178.62/1,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.75

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