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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.07, 1,831.93 and 782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.07, 1,831.93 and 782.08 is: 1,172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.07 : 1,831.93 = 782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.07/1,831.93 = 782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.07x = 1,831.93 × 782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.07x = 1,432,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,709.28/1,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.37

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