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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.67, 1,687.50 and 921.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.67, 1,687.50 and 921.35 is: 1,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.67 : 1,687.50 = 921.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.67/1,687.50 = 921.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.67x = 1,687.50 × 921.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.67x = 1,554,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,782.34/1,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.63

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