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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.82, 1,881.94 and 922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.82, 1,881.94 and 922.32 is: 1,272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.82 : 1,881.94 = 922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.82/1,881.94 = 922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.82x = 1,881.94 × 922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.82x = 1,735,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,750.90/1,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.71

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