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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.63, 1,957.35 and 922.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.63, 1,957.35 and 922.06 is: 1,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.63 : 1,957.35 = 922.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.63/1,957.35 = 922.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.63x = 1,957.35 × 922.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.63x = 1,804,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,794.14/1,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.31

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