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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.22, 2,097.09 and 1,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.22, 2,097.09 and 1,225.52 is: 1,836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.22 : 2,097.09 = 1,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.22/2,097.09 = 1,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.22x = 2,097.09 × 1,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.22x = 2,570,025.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,025.74/1,399.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.76

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