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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.44, 2,248.66 and 921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.44, 2,248.66 and 921.22 is: 1,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.44 : 2,248.66 = 921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.44/2,248.66 = 921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.44x = 2,248.66 × 921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.44x = 2,071,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,506.10/1,629.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.30

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