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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.65, 1,834.88 and 675.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.65, 1,834.88 and 675.29 is: 1,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.65 : 1,834.88 = 675.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.65/1,834.88 = 675.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.65x = 1,834.88 × 675.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.65x = 1,239,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,063.56/1,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.42

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