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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.63, 1,833.93 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.63, 1,833.93 and 298.19 is: 447.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.63 : 1,833.93 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.63/1,833.93 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.63x = 1,833.93 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.63x = 546,859.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,859.59/1,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.28

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