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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.24, 1,961.01 and 924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.24, 1,961.01 and 924.18 is: 1,274.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.24 : 1,961.01 = 924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.24/1,961.01 = 924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.24x = 1,961.01 × 924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.24x = 1,812,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,326.22/1,422.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.28

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