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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.76, 1,834.68 and 645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.76, 1,834.68 and 645.68 is: 968.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.76 : 1,834.68 = 645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.76/1,834.68 = 645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.76x = 1,834.68 × 645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.76x = 1,184,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,616.18/1,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.81

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