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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.76, 2,188.22 and 922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.76, 2,188.22 and 922.66 is: 1,273.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.76 : 2,188.22 = 922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.76/2,188.22 = 922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.76x = 2,188.22 × 922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.76x = 2,018,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,972.98/1,585.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.19

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