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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.06, 2,207.94 and 924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.06, 2,207.94 and 924.22 is: 1,387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.06 : 2,207.94 = 924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.06/2,207.94 = 924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.06x = 2,207.94 × 924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.06x = 2,040,622.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,622.31/1,471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.18

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