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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.40, 1,834.26 and 811.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.40, 1,834.26 and 811.73 is: 1,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.40 : 1,834.26 = 811.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.40/1,834.26 = 811.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.40x = 1,834.26 × 811.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.40x = 1,488,919.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,919.81/1,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.03

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