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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.84, 1,707.72 and 922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.84, 1,707.72 and 922.56 is: 1,272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.84 : 1,707.72 = 922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.84/1,707.72 = 922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.84x = 1,707.72 × 922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.84x = 1,575,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,474.16/1,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.76

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