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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.82, 1,834.92 and 949.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.82, 1,834.92 and 949.46 is: 1,424.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.82 : 1,834.92 = 949.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.82/1,834.92 = 949.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.82x = 1,834.92 × 949.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.82x = 1,742,183.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,183.14/1,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.73

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