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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.17, 1,832.35 and 735.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.17, 1,832.35 and 735.11 is: 1,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.17 : 1,832.35 = 735.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.17/1,832.35 = 735.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.17x = 1,832.35 × 735.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.17x = 1,346,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,979.49/1,222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.12

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