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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.78, 1,810.51 and 622.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.78, 1,810.51 and 622.20 is: 933.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.78 : 1,810.51 = 622.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.78/1,810.51 = 622.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.78x = 1,810.51 × 622.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.78x = 1,126,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,504.56/1,206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.48

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