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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,860.59, 2,789.96 and 922.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,860.59, 2,789.96 and 922.45 is: 1,383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,860.59 : 2,789.96 = 922.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,860.59/2,789.96 = 922.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,860.59x = 2,789.96 × 922.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,860.59x = 2,573,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,589.59/1,860.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.21

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