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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.77, 1,834.16 and 298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.77, 1,834.16 and 298.33 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.77 : 1,834.16 = 298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.77/1,834.16 = 298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.77x = 1,834.16 × 298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.77x = 547,184.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,184.95/1,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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