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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.51, 1,843.34 and 1,120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.51, 1,843.34 and 1,120.45 is: 1,689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.51 : 1,843.34 = 1,120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.51/1,843.34 = 1,120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.51x = 1,843.34 × 1,120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.51x = 2,065,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,370.30/1,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.45

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