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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,620.90, 2,236.41 and 922.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,620.90, 2,236.41 and 922.26 is: 1,272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,620.90 : 2,236.41 = 922.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,620.90/2,236.41 = 922.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,620.90x = 2,236.41 × 922.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,620.90x = 2,062,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,551.49/1,620.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.47

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