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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.22, 1,545.30 and 922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.22, 1,545.30 and 922.50 is: 1,271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.22 : 1,545.30 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.22/1,545.30 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.22x = 1,545.30 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.22x = 1,425,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,539.25/1,121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.42

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