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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.60, 2,051.70 and 1,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.60, 2,051.70 and 1,222.80 is: 1,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.60 : 2,051.70 = 1,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.60/2,051.70 = 1,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.60x = 2,051.70 × 1,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.60x = 2,508,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,818.76/1,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.13

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