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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.48, 1,786.59 and 922.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.48, 1,786.59 and 922.41 is: 1,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.48 : 1,786.59 = 922.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.48/1,786.59 = 922.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.48x = 1,786.59 × 922.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.48x = 1,647,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,969.49/1,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.11

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