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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.80, 1,822.44 and 922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.80, 1,822.44 and 922.92 is: 1,382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.80 : 1,822.44 = 922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.80/1,822.44 = 922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.80x = 1,822.44 × 922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.80x = 1,681,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,966.32/1,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.29

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