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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.41, 2,141.25 and 922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.41, 2,141.25 and 922.28 is: 1,272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.41 : 2,141.25 = 922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.41/2,141.25 = 922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.41x = 2,141.25 × 922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.41x = 1,974,821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974,821.34/1,551.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.92

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