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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.94, 1,835.78 and 812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.94, 1,835.78 and 812.88 is: 1,220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.94 : 1,835.78 = 812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.94/1,835.78 = 812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.94x = 1,835.78 × 812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.94x = 1,492,268.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,268.85/1,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.23

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