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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.16, 1,832.84 and 1,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.16, 1,832.84 and 1,027.20 is: 1,540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.16 : 1,832.84 = 1,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.16/1,832.84 = 1,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.16x = 1,832.84 × 1,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.16x = 1,882,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,693.25/1,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.46

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