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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.80, 1,835.58 and 675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.80, 1,835.58 and 675.48 is: 1,013.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.80 : 1,835.58 = 675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.80/1,835.58 = 675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.80x = 1,835.58 × 675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.80x = 1,239,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,897.58/1,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.98

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