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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.78, 1,829.94 and 754.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.78, 1,829.94 and 754.07 is: 1,128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.78 : 1,829.94 = 754.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.78/1,829.94 = 754.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.78x = 1,829.94 × 754.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.78x = 1,379,895.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,895.12/1,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.49

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