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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.63, 2,237.93 and 922.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.63, 2,237.93 and 922.87 is: 1,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.63 : 2,237.93 = 922.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.63/2,237.93 = 922.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.63x = 2,237.93 × 922.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.63x = 2,065,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,318.46/1,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.61

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