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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.37, 1,438.02 and 922.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.37, 1,438.02 and 922.68 is: 1,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.37 : 1,438.02 = 922.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.37/1,438.02 = 922.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.37x = 1,438.02 × 922.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.37x = 1,326,832.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,832.29/1,043.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.68

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