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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.83, 1,832.87 and 674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.83, 1,832.87 and 674.26 is: 1,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.83 : 1,832.87 = 674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.83/1,832.87 = 674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.83x = 1,832.87 × 674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.83x = 1,235,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,828.03/1,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.63

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