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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.64, 2,423.27 and 922.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.64, 2,423.27 and 922.21 is: 1,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.64 : 2,423.27 = 922.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.64/2,423.27 = 922.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.64x = 2,423.27 × 922.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.64x = 2,234,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,760.07/1,617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.50

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