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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.46, 2,308.26 and 922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.46, 2,308.26 and 922.59 is: 1,384.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.46 : 2,308.26 = 922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.46/2,308.26 = 922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.46x = 2,308.26 × 922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.46x = 2,129,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,581.05/1,538.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.23

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