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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.51, 1,832.64 and 636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.51, 1,832.64 and 636.82 is: 954.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.51 : 1,832.64 = 636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.51/1,832.64 = 636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.51x = 1,832.64 × 636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.51x = 1,167,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,052.64/1,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.64

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