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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,571.38, 2,357.44 and 922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,571.38, 2,357.44 and 922.66 is: 1,384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,571.38 : 2,357.44 = 922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,571.38/2,357.44 = 922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,571.38x = 2,357.44 × 922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,571.38x = 2,175,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,115.59/1,571.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.21

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