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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.66, 2,141.54 and 922.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.66, 2,141.54 and 922.29 is: 1,272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.66 : 2,141.54 = 922.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.66/2,141.54 = 922.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.66x = 2,141.54 × 922.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.66x = 1,975,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,111.74/1,551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.91

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