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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.08, 1,830.96 and 708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.08, 1,830.96 and 708 is: 1,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.08 : 1,830.96 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.08/1,830.96 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.08x = 1,830.96 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.08x = 1,296,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,319.68/1,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.75

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