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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.43, 1,686.67 and 824.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.43, 1,686.67 and 824.83 is: 1,138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.43 : 1,686.67 = 824.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.43/1,686.67 = 824.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.43x = 1,686.67 × 824.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.43x = 1,391,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,213.25/1,222.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.07

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