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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.68, 2,236.74 and 922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.68, 2,236.74 and 922.28 is: 1,272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.68 : 2,236.74 = 922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.68/2,236.74 = 922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.68x = 2,236.74 × 922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.68x = 2,062,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,900.57/1,620.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.86

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