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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.86, 1,994.13 and 922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.86, 1,994.13 and 922.14 is: 1,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.86 : 1,994.13 = 922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.86/1,994.13 = 922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.86x = 1,994.13 × 922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.86x = 1,838,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,867.04/1,444.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.70

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