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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.68, 1,826.07 and 1,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.68, 1,826.07 and 1,003.80 is: 1,499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.68 : 1,826.07 = 1,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.68/1,826.07 = 1,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.68x = 1,826.07 × 1,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.68x = 1,833,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,009.07/1,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.17

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