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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.01, 1,833.65 and 876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.01, 1,833.65 and 876.04 is: 1,314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.01 : 1,833.65 = 876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.01/1,833.65 = 876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.01x = 1,833.65 × 876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.01x = 1,606,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,350.75/1,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.52

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