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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.01, 1,685.17 and 802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.01, 1,685.17 and 802.23 is: 1,106.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.01 : 1,685.17 = 802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.01/1,685.17 = 802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.01x = 1,685.17 × 802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.01x = 1,351,893.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,893.93/1,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.29

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