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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222, 1,686.38 and 873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222, 1,686.38 and 873.28 is: 1,205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222 : 1,686.38 = 873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222/1,686.38 = 873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222x = 1,686.38 × 873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222x = 1,472,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,681.93/1,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.14

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