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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.14, 1,685.97 and 802.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.14, 1,685.97 and 802.32 is: 1,106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.14 : 1,685.97 = 802.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.14/1,685.97 = 802.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.14x = 1,685.97 × 802.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.14x = 1,352,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,687.45/1,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.82

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