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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.64, 1,832.52 and 644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.64, 1,832.52 and 644.72 is: 966.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.64 : 1,832.52 = 644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.64/1,832.52 = 644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.64x = 1,832.52 × 644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.64x = 1,181,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,462.29/1,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.32

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