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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.40, 2,109.24 and 922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.40, 2,109.24 and 922.02 is: 1,382.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.40 : 2,109.24 = 922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.40/2,109.24 = 922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.40x = 2,109.24 × 922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.40x = 1,944,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,761.46/1,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.79

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