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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.49, 2,086.01 and 922.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.49, 2,086.01 and 922.37 is: 1,272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.49 : 2,086.01 = 922.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.49/2,086.01 = 922.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.49x = 2,086.01 × 922.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.49x = 1,924,080.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,080.56/1,511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.97

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