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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.35, 1,822.43 and 922.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.35, 1,822.43 and 922.88 is: 1,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.35 : 1,822.43 = 922.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.35/1,822.43 = 922.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.35x = 1,822.43 × 922.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.35x = 1,681,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,880.81/1,321.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.85

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