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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.35, 1,686.08 and 802.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.35, 1,686.08 and 802.73 is: 1,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.35 : 1,686.08 = 802.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.35/1,686.08 = 802.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.35x = 1,686.08 × 802.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.35x = 1,353,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,454.55/1,222.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.26

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