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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.85, 1,822.20 and 804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.85, 1,822.20 and 804.74 is: 1,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.85 : 1,822.20 = 804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.85/1,822.20 = 804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.85x = 1,822.20 × 804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.85x = 1,466,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,385.10/1,216.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.07

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