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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.36, 1,833.02 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.36, 1,833.02 and 481.86 is: 722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.36 : 1,833.02 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.36/1,833.02 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.36x = 1,833.02 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.36x = 883,259.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,259.02/1,222.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.59

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