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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.22, 1,682.36 and 846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.22, 1,682.36 and 846.54 is: 1,167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.22 : 1,682.36 = 846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.22/1,682.36 = 846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.22x = 1,682.36 × 846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.22x = 1,424,185.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,185.03/1,220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.15

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