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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.81, 1,688.26 and 803.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.81, 1,688.26 and 803.91 is: 1,109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.81 : 1,688.26 = 803.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.81/1,688.26 = 803.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.81x = 1,688.26 × 803.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.81x = 1,357,209.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,209.10/1,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.91

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