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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.98, 1,834.98 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.98, 1,834.98 and 529.46 is: 794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.98 : 1,834.98 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.98/1,834.98 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.98x = 1,834.98 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.98x = 971,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,539.34/1,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.40

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