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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.85, 1,659.56 and 922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.85, 1,659.56 and 922.59 is: 1,272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.85 : 1,659.56 = 922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.85/1,659.56 = 922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.85x = 1,659.56 × 922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.85x = 1,531,088.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,088.85/1,202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.88

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