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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.07, 1,685.68 and 829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.07, 1,685.68 and 829.76 is: 1,144.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.07 : 1,685.68 = 829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.07/1,685.68 = 829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.07x = 1,685.68 × 829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.07x = 1,398,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,699.33/1,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.54

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