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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.77, 1,850.18 and 922.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.77, 1,850.18 and 922.73 is: 1,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.77 : 1,850.18 = 922.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.77/1,850.18 = 922.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.77x = 1,850.18 × 922.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.77x = 1,707,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,202.73/1,341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.36

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