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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.83, 1,686.02 and 1,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.83, 1,686.02 and 1,064.88 is: 1,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.83 : 1,686.02 = 1,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.83/1,686.02 = 1,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.83x = 1,686.02 × 1,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.83x = 1,795,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,403.65/1,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.24

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