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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.95, 1,683.12 and 922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.95, 1,683.12 and 922.71 is: 1,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.95 : 1,683.12 = 922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.95/1,683.12 = 922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.95x = 1,683.12 × 922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.95x = 1,553,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,023.24/1,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.11

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