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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.71, 2,205.06 and 922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.71, 2,205.06 and 922.66 is: 1,382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.71 : 2,205.06 = 922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.71/2,205.06 = 922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.71x = 2,205.06 × 922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.71x = 2,034,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,520.66/1,471.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.42

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