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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.91, 1,895.93 and 1,222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.91, 1,895.93 and 1,222.11 is: 1,830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.91 : 1,895.93 = 1,222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.91/1,895.93 = 1,222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.91x = 1,895.93 × 1,222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.91x = 2,317,035.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,035.01/1,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.33

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