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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.22, 1,693.68 and 855.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.22, 1,693.68 and 855.62 is: 1,179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.22 : 1,693.68 = 855.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.22/1,693.68 = 855.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.22x = 1,693.68 × 855.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.22x = 1,449,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,146.48/1,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.88

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