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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.04, 1,917.48 and 922.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.04, 1,917.48 and 922.48 is: 1,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.04 : 1,917.48 = 922.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.04/1,917.48 = 922.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.04x = 1,917.48 × 922.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.04x = 1,768,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,836.95/1,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.42

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