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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.78, 2,085.98 and 922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.78, 2,085.98 and 922.50 is: 1,272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.78 : 2,085.98 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.78/2,085.98 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.78x = 2,085.98 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.78x = 1,924,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,316.55/1,511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.88

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