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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.73, 2,236.70 and 922.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.73, 2,236.70 and 922.11 is: 1,272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.73 : 2,236.70 = 922.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.73/2,236.70 = 922.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.73x = 2,236.70 × 922.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.73x = 2,062,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,483.44/1,620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.56

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