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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.78, 1,877.52 and 922.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.78, 1,877.52 and 922.17 is: 1,382.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.78 : 1,877.52 = 922.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.78/1,877.52 = 922.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.78x = 1,877.52 × 922.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.78x = 1,731,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,392.62/1,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.04

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