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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.51, 1,536.58 and 922.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.51, 1,536.58 and 922.15 is: 1,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.51 : 1,536.58 = 922.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.51/1,536.58 = 922.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.51x = 1,536.58 × 922.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.51x = 1,416,957.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,957.25/1,021.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.12

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