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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.22, 1,803.76 and 681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.22, 1,803.76 and 681.88 is: 1,023.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.22 : 1,803.76 = 681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.22/1,803.76 = 681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.22x = 1,803.76 × 681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.22x = 1,229,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,947.87/1,202.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.06

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