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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.81, 2,368.95 and 922.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.81, 2,368.95 and 922.29 is: 1,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.81 : 2,368.95 = 922.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.81/2,368.95 = 922.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.81x = 2,368.95 × 922.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.81x = 2,184,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,858.90/1,581.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.24

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