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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.45, 1,686.36 and 1,087.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.45, 1,686.36 and 1,087.78 is: 1,500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.45 : 1,686.36 = 1,087.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.45/1,686.36 = 1,087.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.45x = 1,686.36 × 1,087.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.45x = 1,834,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,388.68/1,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.58

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