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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.70, 1,845.63 and 862.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.70, 1,845.63 and 862.22 is: 1,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.70 : 1,845.63 = 862.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.70/1,845.63 = 862.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.70x = 1,845.63 × 862.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.70x = 1,591,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,329.87/1,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.98

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