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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.05, 2,086.79 and 922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.05, 2,086.79 and 922.94 is: 1,273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.05 : 2,086.79 = 922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.05/2,086.79 = 922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.05x = 2,086.79 × 922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.05x = 1,925,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,966.91/1,512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.74

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