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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.45, 2,237.60 and 922.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.45, 2,237.60 and 922.82 is: 1,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.45 : 2,237.60 = 922.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.45/2,237.60 = 922.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.45x = 2,237.60 × 922.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.45x = 2,064,897.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,897.42/1,621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.49

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