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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.86, 1,835.19 and 703.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.86, 1,835.19 and 703.11 is: 1,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.86 : 1,835.19 = 703.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.86/1,835.19 = 703.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.86x = 1,835.19 × 703.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.86x = 1,290,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,340.44/1,222.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.18

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