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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.75, 1,834.12 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.75, 1,834.12 and 298.30 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.75 : 1,834.12 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.75/1,834.12 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.75x = 1,834.12 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.75x = 547,118.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,118.00/1,222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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