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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.94, 1,688.46 and 942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.94, 1,688.46 and 942.68 is: 1,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.94 : 1,688.46 = 942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.94/1,688.46 = 942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.94x = 1,688.46 × 942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.94x = 1,591,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,677.47/1,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.52

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