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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.47, 1,337.25 and 922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.47, 1,337.25 and 922.24 is: 1,269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.47 : 1,337.25 = 922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.47/1,337.25 = 922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.47x = 1,337.25 × 922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.47x = 1,233,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,265.44/971.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.48

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