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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.79, 1,585.94 and 922.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.79, 1,585.94 and 922.26 is: 1,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.79 : 1,585.94 = 922.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.79/1,585.94 = 922.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.79x = 1,585.94 × 922.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.79x = 1,462,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,644.41/1,148.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.20

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