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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.36, 1,832.72 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.36, 1,832.72 and 674.80 is: 1,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.36 : 1,832.72 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.36/1,832.72 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.36x = 1,832.72 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.36x = 1,236,719.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,719.46/1,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.75

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