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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.34, 1,829.66 and 1,203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.34, 1,829.66 and 1,203.30 is: 1,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.34 : 1,829.66 = 1,203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.34/1,829.66 = 1,203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.34x = 1,829.66 × 1,203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.34x = 2,201,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,623.86/1,222.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.16

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