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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.22, 1,657.06 and 919.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.22, 1,657.06 and 919.94 is: 1,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.22 : 1,657.06 = 919.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.22/1,657.06 = 919.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.22x = 1,657.06 × 919.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.22x = 1,524,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,395.78/1,200.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.10

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