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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.22, 1,863.06 and 616.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.22, 1,863.06 and 616.90 is: 925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.22 : 1,863.06 = 616.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.22/1,863.06 = 616.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.22x = 1,863.06 × 616.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.22x = 1,149,321.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,321.71/1,242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.22

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