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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.22, 1,684.02 and 848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.22, 1,684.02 and 848.62 is: 1,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.22 : 1,684.02 = 848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.22/1,684.02 = 848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.22x = 1,684.02 × 848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.22x = 1,429,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,093.05/1,221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.22

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