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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.70, 1,831.65 and 734.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.70, 1,831.65 and 734.30 is: 1,100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.70 : 1,831.65 = 734.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.70/1,831.65 = 734.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.70x = 1,831.65 × 734.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.70x = 1,344,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,980.60/1,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.01

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