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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.14, 1,832.28 and 1,137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.14, 1,832.28 and 1,137.82 is: 1,704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.14 : 1,832.28 = 1,137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.14/1,832.28 = 1,137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.14x = 1,832.28 × 1,137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.14x = 2,084,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,804.83/1,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.47

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