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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.21, 1,861.17 and 1,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.21, 1,861.17 and 1,022.34 is: 1,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.21 : 1,861.17 = 1,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.21/1,861.17 = 1,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.21x = 1,861.17 × 1,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.21x = 1,902,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,748.54/1,244.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.29

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