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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.12, 2,086.80 and 922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.12, 2,086.80 and 922.70 is: 1,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.12 : 2,086.80 = 922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.12/2,086.80 = 922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.12x = 2,086.80 × 922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.12x = 1,925,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,490.36/1,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.37

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