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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.06, 1,833.07 and 297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.06, 1,833.07 and 297.62 is: 446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.06 : 1,833.07 = 297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.06/1,833.07 = 297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.06x = 1,833.07 × 297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.06x = 545,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,556.37/1,222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.42

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