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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.03, 2,141.56 and 922.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.03, 2,141.56 and 922.54 is: 1,272.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.03 : 2,141.56 = 922.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.03/2,141.56 = 922.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.03x = 2,141.56 × 922.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.03x = 1,975,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,670.15/1,552.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.96

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