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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.44, 1,963.28 and 924.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.44, 1,963.28 and 924.21 is: 1,275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.44 : 1,963.28 = 924.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.44/1,963.28 = 924.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.44x = 1,963.28 × 924.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.44x = 1,814,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,492.95/1,422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.62

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