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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,585.94, 2,188.80 and 922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,585.94, 2,188.80 and 922.82 is: 1,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,585.94 : 2,188.80 = 922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,585.94/2,188.80 = 922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,585.94x = 2,188.80 × 922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,585.94x = 2,019,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,857.47/1,585.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.61

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