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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.13, 2,423.96 and 922.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.13, 2,423.96 and 922.30 is: 1,382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.13 : 2,423.96 = 922.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.13/2,423.96 = 922.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.13x = 2,423.96 × 922.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.13x = 2,235,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,618.74/1,617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.46

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