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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.30, 2,086.83 and 922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.30, 2,086.83 and 922.71 is: 1,273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.30 : 2,086.83 = 922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.30/2,086.83 = 922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.30x = 2,086.83 × 922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.30x = 1,925,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,538.91/1,512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.25

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