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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.52, 2,085.96 and 922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.52, 2,085.96 and 922.20 is: 1,272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.52 : 2,085.96 = 922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.52/2,085.96 = 922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.52x = 2,085.96 × 922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.52x = 1,923,672.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,672.31/1,511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.67

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