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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.44, 1,722.34 and 820.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.44, 1,722.34 and 820.96 is: 1,230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.44 : 1,722.34 = 820.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.44/1,722.34 = 820.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.44x = 1,722.34 × 820.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.44x = 1,413,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,972.25/1,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.14

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