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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.74, 1,834.11 and 442.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.74, 1,834.11 and 442.85 is: 664.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.74 : 1,834.11 = 442.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.74/1,834.11 = 442.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.74x = 1,834.11 × 442.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.74x = 812,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,226.44/1,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.27

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