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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.63, 2,236.28 and 922.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.63, 2,236.28 and 922.05 is: 1,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.63 : 2,236.28 = 922.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.63/2,236.28 = 922.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.63x = 2,236.28 × 922.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.63x = 2,061,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,957.36/1,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.32

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