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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.78, 1,541.73 and 922.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.78, 1,541.73 and 922.98 is: 1,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.78 : 1,541.73 = 922.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.78/1,541.73 = 922.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.78x = 1,541.73 × 922.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.78x = 1,422,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,985.96/1,119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.77

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