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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.13, 1,834.11 and 981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.13, 1,834.11 and 981.56 is: 1,473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.13 : 1,834.11 = 981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.13/1,834.11 = 981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.13x = 1,834.11 × 981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.13x = 1,800,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,289.01/1,222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.07

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