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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.17, 2,237.27 and 922.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.17, 2,237.27 and 922.59 is: 1,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.17 : 2,237.27 = 922.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.17/2,237.27 = 922.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.17x = 2,237.27 × 922.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.17x = 2,064,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,078.32/1,621.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.20

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