Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.28, 1,962 and 1,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,308.28, 1,962 and 1,222 is: 1,832.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,308.28 : 1,962 = 1,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,308.28/1,962 = 1,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,308.28x = 1,962 × 1,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,308.28x = 2,397,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,397,564/1,308.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,832.61
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