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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.12, 1,879.36 and 922.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.12, 1,879.36 and 922.06 is: 1,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.12 : 1,879.36 = 922.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.12/1,879.36 = 922.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.12x = 1,879.36 × 922.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.12x = 1,732,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,882.68/1,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.96

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