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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.75, 1,831.33 and 735.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.75, 1,831.33 and 735.23 is: 1,101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.75 : 1,831.33 = 735.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.75/1,831.33 = 735.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.75x = 1,831.33 × 735.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.75x = 1,346,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,445.08/1,222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.16

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