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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.45, 1,834.58 and 702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.45, 1,834.58 and 702.70 is: 1,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.45 : 1,834.58 = 702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.45/1,834.58 = 702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.45x = 1,834.58 × 702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.45x = 1,289,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,159.37/1,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.57

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