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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.47, 1,832.22 and 734.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.47, 1,832.22 and 734.66 is: 1,102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.47 : 1,832.22 = 734.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.47/1,832.22 = 734.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.47x = 1,832.22 × 734.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.47x = 1,346,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,058.75/1,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.00

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