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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.51, 2,237.84 and 922.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.51, 2,237.84 and 922.75 is: 1,273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.51 : 2,237.84 = 922.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.51/2,237.84 = 922.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.51x = 2,237.84 × 922.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.51x = 2,064,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,064,966.86/1,621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.48

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