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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.80, 1,822.38 and 702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.80, 1,822.38 and 702.28 is: 1,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.80 : 1,822.38 = 702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.80/1,822.38 = 702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.80x = 1,822.38 × 702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.80x = 1,279,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,821.03/1,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.93

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