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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.90, 1,845.93 and 922.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.90, 1,845.93 and 922.10 is: 1,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.90 : 1,845.93 = 922.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.90/1,845.93 = 922.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.90x = 1,845.93 × 922.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.90x = 1,702,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,132.05/1,229.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.96

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