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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.27, 2,284.64 and 792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.27, 2,284.64 and 792.06 is: 1,188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.27 : 2,284.64 = 792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.27/2,284.64 = 792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.27x = 2,284.64 × 792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.27x = 1,809,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,571.96/1,522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.73

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