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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.02, 1,931.43 and 922.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.02, 1,931.43 and 922.11 is: 1,383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.02 : 1,931.43 = 922.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.02/1,931.43 = 922.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.02x = 1,931.43 × 922.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.02x = 1,780,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,994.38/1,287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.82

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