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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.40, 1,913.10 and 1,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.40, 1,913.10 and 1,222.06 is: 1,833.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.40 : 1,913.10 = 1,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.40/1,913.10 = 1,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.40x = 1,913.10 × 1,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.40x = 2,337,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337,922.99/1,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.09

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