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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.21, 1,834.35 and 529.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.21, 1,834.35 and 529.41 is: 794.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.21 : 1,834.35 = 529.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.21/1,834.35 = 529.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.21x = 1,834.35 × 529.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.21x = 971,123.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,123.23/1,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.56

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