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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.91, 1,834.67 and 389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.91, 1,834.67 and 389.95 is: 585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.91 : 1,834.67 = 389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.91/1,834.67 = 389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.91x = 1,834.67 × 389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.91x = 715,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,429.57/1,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.02

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