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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.68, 1,834.74 and 914.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.68, 1,834.74 and 914.76 is: 1,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.68 : 1,834.74 = 914.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.68/1,834.74 = 914.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.68x = 1,834.74 × 914.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.68x = 1,678,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,346.76/1,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.68

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