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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.48, 1,834.80 and 645.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.48, 1,834.80 and 645.76 is: 969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.48 : 1,834.80 = 645.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.48/1,834.80 = 645.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.48x = 1,834.80 × 645.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.48x = 1,184,840.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,840.45/1,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.21

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