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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.07, 1,830.73 and 809.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.07, 1,830.73 and 809.98 is: 1,213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.07 : 1,830.73 = 809.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.07/1,830.73 = 809.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.07x = 1,830.73 × 809.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.07x = 1,482,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,854.69/1,222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.40

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