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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477.85, 2,216.97 and 922.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477.85, 2,216.97 and 922.12 is: 1,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477.85 : 2,216.97 = 922.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477.85/2,216.97 = 922.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477.85x = 2,216.97 × 922.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477.85x = 2,044,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,306.83/1,477.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.30

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