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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.87, 1,821.69 and 1,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.87, 1,821.69 and 1,147.24 is: 1,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.87 : 1,821.69 = 1,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.87/1,821.69 = 1,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.87x = 1,821.69 × 1,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.87x = 2,089,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,912.79/1,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.02

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