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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.91, 1,835.35 and 638.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.91, 1,835.35 and 638.09 is: 957.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.91 : 1,835.35 = 638.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.91/1,835.35 = 638.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.91x = 1,835.35 × 638.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.91x = 1,171,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,118.48/1,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.65

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