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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277.01, 1,764.47 and 922.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277.01, 1,764.47 and 922.23 is: 1,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277.01 : 1,764.47 = 922.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277.01/1,764.47 = 922.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277.01x = 1,764.47 × 922.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277.01x = 1,627,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,247.17/1,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.26

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