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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.46, 2,163.68 and 922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.46, 2,163.68 and 922.71 is: 1,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.46 : 2,163.68 = 922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.46/2,163.68 = 922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.46x = 2,163.68 × 922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.46x = 1,996,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,449.17/1,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.06

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