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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.49, 1,832.49 and 701.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.49, 1,832.49 and 701.73 is: 1,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.49 : 1,832.49 = 701.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.49/1,832.49 = 701.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.49x = 1,832.49 × 701.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.49x = 1,285,913.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,913.21/1,221.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.74

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