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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.58, 1,685.50 and 802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.58, 1,685.50 and 802.78 is: 1,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.58 : 1,685.50 = 802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.58/1,685.50 = 802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.58x = 1,685.50 × 802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.58x = 1,353,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,079.47/1,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.74

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