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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.92, 2,210.06 and 924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.92, 2,210.06 and 924.96 is: 1,387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.92 : 2,210.06 = 924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.92/2,210.06 = 924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.92x = 2,210.06 × 924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.92x = 2,044,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,217.10/1,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.87

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