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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.49, 2,700.95 and 922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.49, 2,700.95 and 922.28 is: 1,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.49 : 2,700.95 = 922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.49/2,700.95 = 922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.49x = 2,700.95 × 922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.49x = 2,491,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,014.05/1,801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.76

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