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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.70, 1,685.55 and 872.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.70, 1,685.55 and 872.78 is: 1,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.70 : 1,685.55 = 872.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.70/1,685.55 = 872.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.70x = 1,685.55 × 872.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.70x = 1,471,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,105.90/1,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.17

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