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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.22, 1,572.92 and 615.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.22, 1,572.92 and 615.47 is: 922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.22 : 1,572.92 = 615.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.22/1,572.92 = 615.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.22x = 1,572.92 × 615.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.22x = 968,084.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,084.64/1,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.67

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