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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.18, 1,829.54 and 672.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.18, 1,829.54 and 672.22 is: 1,007.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.18 : 1,829.54 = 672.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.18/1,829.54 = 672.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.18x = 1,829.54 × 672.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.18x = 1,229,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,853.38/1,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.93

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