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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.22, 1,835.91 and 854.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.22, 1,835.91 and 854.66 is: 1,280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.22 : 1,835.91 = 854.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.22/1,835.91 = 854.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.22x = 1,835.91 × 854.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.22x = 1,569,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,078.84/1,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.65

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