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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.22, 1,693.24 and 896.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.22, 1,693.24 and 896.66 is: 1,236.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.22 : 1,693.24 = 896.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.22/1,693.24 = 896.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.22x = 1,693.24 × 896.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.22x = 1,518,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,249.87/1,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.14

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