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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.22, 1,833.57 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.22, 1,833.57 and 442.26 is: 663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.22 : 1,833.57 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.22/1,833.57 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.22x = 1,833.57 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.22x = 810,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,914.67/1,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.48

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