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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.59, 1,688.55 and 828.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.59, 1,688.55 and 828.93 is: 1,144.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.59 : 1,688.55 = 828.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.59/1,688.55 = 828.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.59x = 1,688.55 × 828.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.59x = 1,399,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,692.98/1,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.86

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