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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.70, 2,422.61 and 922.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.70, 2,422.61 and 922.27 is: 1,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.70 : 2,422.61 = 922.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.70/2,422.61 = 922.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.70x = 2,422.61 × 922.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.70x = 2,234,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,288.41/1,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.16

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