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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.41, 1,744.61 and 1,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.41, 1,744.61 and 1,222.10 is: 1,687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.41 : 1,744.61 = 1,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.41/1,744.61 = 1,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.41x = 1,744.61 × 1,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.41x = 2,132,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,087.88/1,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.57

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