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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.11, 1,833.55 and 442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.11, 1,833.55 and 442.10 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.11 : 1,833.55 = 442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.11/1,833.55 = 442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.11x = 1,833.55 × 442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.11x = 810,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,615.93/1,222.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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