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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.48, 1,796.28 and 922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.48, 1,796.28 and 922.76 is: 1,385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.48 : 1,796.28 = 922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.48/1,796.28 = 922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.48x = 1,796.28 × 922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.48x = 1,657,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,535.33/1,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.34

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