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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.35, 1,872.93 and 922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.35, 1,872.93 and 922.14 is: 1,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.35 : 1,872.93 = 922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.35/1,872.93 = 922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.35x = 1,872.93 × 922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.35x = 1,727,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,103.67/1,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.20

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