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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.73, 1,831.78 and 606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.73, 1,831.78 and 606.10 is: 908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.73 : 1,831.78 = 606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.73/1,831.78 = 606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.73x = 1,831.78 × 606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.73x = 1,110,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,235.02/1,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.00

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