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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.22, 1,462.60 and 922.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.22, 1,462.60 and 922.09 is: 1,269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.22 : 1,462.60 = 922.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.22/1,462.60 = 922.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.22x = 1,462.60 × 922.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.22x = 1,348,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,648.83/1,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.65

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