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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.52, 1,993.86 and 922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.52, 1,993.86 and 922.20 is: 1,272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.52 : 1,993.86 = 922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.52/1,993.86 = 922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.52x = 1,993.86 × 922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.52x = 1,838,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,737.69/1,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.03

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