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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.26, 1,831.04 and 975.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.26, 1,831.04 and 975.95 is: 1,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.26 : 1,831.04 = 975.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.26/1,831.04 = 975.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.26x = 1,831.04 × 975.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.26x = 1,786,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,999.98/1,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.05

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