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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.01, 1,961.69 and 924.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.01, 1,961.69 and 924.81 is: 1,275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.01 : 1,961.69 = 924.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.01/1,961.69 = 924.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.01x = 1,961.69 × 924.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.01x = 1,814,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,190.53/1,422.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.79

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