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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.49, 2,503.28 and 1,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.49, 2,503.28 and 1,222 is: 1,687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.49 : 2,503.28 = 1,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.49/2,503.28 = 1,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.49x = 2,503.28 × 1,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.49x = 3,059,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,008.16/1,812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.74

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