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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.21, 1,832.10 and 789.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.21, 1,832.10 and 789.67 is: 1,183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.21 : 1,832.10 = 789.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.21/1,832.10 = 789.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.21x = 1,832.10 × 789.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.21x = 1,446,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,754.41/1,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.72

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