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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.33, 1,833.81 and 701.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.33, 1,833.81 and 701.91 is: 1,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.33 : 1,833.81 = 701.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.33/1,833.81 = 701.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.33x = 1,833.81 × 701.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.33x = 1,287,169.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,169.58/1,221.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.91

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