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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.14, 1,687.50 and 941.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.14, 1,687.50 and 941.92 is: 1,300.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.14 : 1,687.50 = 941.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.14/1,687.50 = 941.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.14x = 1,687.50 × 941.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.14x = 1,589,490
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,490/1,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.58

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