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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.69, 1,826.15 and 924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.69, 1,826.15 and 924.21 is: 1,276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.69 : 1,826.15 = 924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.69/1,826.15 = 924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.69x = 1,826.15 × 924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.69x = 1,687,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,741.47/1,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.00

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