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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.28, 1,832.23 and 909.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.28, 1,832.23 and 909.11 is: 1,362.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.28 : 1,832.23 = 909.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.28/1,832.23 = 909.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.28x = 1,832.23 × 909.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.28x = 1,665,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,704.33/1,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.79

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