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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.23, 2,088.72 and 1,222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.23, 2,088.72 and 1,222.23 is: 1,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.23 : 2,088.72 = 1,222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.23/2,088.72 = 1,222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.23x = 2,088.72 × 1,222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.23x = 2,552,896.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,896.25/1,395.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.74

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