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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222, 1,689.56 and 1,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222, 1,689.56 and 1,167.60 is: 1,614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222 : 1,689.56 = 1,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222/1,689.56 = 1,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222x = 1,689.56 × 1,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222x = 1,972,730.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,730.26/1,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.35

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