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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.64, 1,881 and 922.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.64, 1,881 and 922.38 is: 1,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.64 : 1,881 = 922.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.64/1,881 = 922.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.64x = 1,881 × 922.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.64x = 1,734,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,996.78/1,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.40

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