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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.63, 2,236.47 and 922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.63, 2,236.47 and 922 is: 1,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.63 : 2,236.47 = 922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.63/2,236.47 = 922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.63x = 2,236.47 × 922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.63x = 2,062,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,025.34/1,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.36

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