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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.22, 1,818.36 and 692.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.22, 1,818.36 and 692.94 is: 1,037.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.22 : 1,818.36 = 692.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.22/1,818.36 = 692.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.22x = 1,818.36 × 692.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.22x = 1,260,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,014.38/1,214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.72

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