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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.83, 1,836.08 and 703.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.83, 1,836.08 and 703.41 is: 1,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.83 : 1,836.08 = 703.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.83/1,836.08 = 703.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.83x = 1,836.08 × 703.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.83x = 1,291,513.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,513.52/1,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.17

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