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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.08, 1,833.39 and 759.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.08, 1,833.39 and 759.57 is: 1,139.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.08 : 1,833.39 = 759.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.08/1,833.39 = 759.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.08x = 1,833.39 × 759.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.08x = 1,392,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,588.04/1,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.52

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