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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.59, 1,676.85 and 1,074.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.59, 1,676.85 and 1,074.97 is: 1,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.59 : 1,676.85 = 1,074.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.59/1,676.85 = 1,074.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.59x = 1,676.85 × 1,074.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.59x = 1,802,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,567.56/1,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.38

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