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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.44, 1,796.19 and 922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.44, 1,796.19 and 922.72 is: 1,385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.44 : 1,796.19 = 922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.44/1,796.19 = 922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.44x = 1,796.19 × 922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.44x = 1,657,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,380.44/1,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.26

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