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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.64, 1,936 and 922.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.64, 1,936 and 922.98 is: 1,389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.64 : 1,936 = 922.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.64/1,936 = 922.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.64x = 1,936 × 922.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.64x = 1,786,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,889.28/1,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.88

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