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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.93, 1,834.52 and 390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.93, 1,834.52 and 390.06 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.93 : 1,834.52 = 390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.93/1,834.52 = 390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.93x = 1,834.52 × 390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.93x = 715,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,567.45/1,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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