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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.22, 2,174.33 and 928.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.22, 2,174.33 and 928.22 is: 1,394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.22 : 2,174.33 = 928.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.22/2,174.33 = 928.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.22x = 2,174.33 × 928.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.22x = 2,018,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,256.59/1,447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.57

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