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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.67, 1,688.03 and 929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.67, 1,688.03 and 929.24 is: 1,282.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.67 : 1,688.03 = 929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.67/1,688.03 = 929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.67x = 1,688.03 × 929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.67x = 1,568,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,571.91/1,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.91

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