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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.09, 1,662.14 and 922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.09, 1,662.14 and 922.14 is: 1,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.09 : 1,662.14 = 922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.09/1,662.14 = 922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.09x = 1,662.14 × 922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.09x = 1,532,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,728.08/1,205.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.88

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