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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.26, 1,829.07 and 893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.26, 1,829.07 and 893.58 is: 1,337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.26 : 1,829.07 = 893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.26/1,829.07 = 893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.26x = 1,829.07 × 893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.26x = 1,634,420.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,420.37/1,222.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.21

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