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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.94, 2,477.52 and 922.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.94, 2,477.52 and 922.86 is: 1,383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.94 : 2,477.52 = 922.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.94/2,477.52 = 922.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.94x = 2,477.52 × 922.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.94x = 2,286,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,404.11/1,652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.23

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