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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.82, 1,833.54 and 482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.82, 1,833.54 and 482.66 is: 723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.82 : 1,833.54 = 482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.82/1,833.54 = 482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.82x = 1,833.54 × 482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.82x = 884,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,976.42/1,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.72

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