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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.21, 1,828.58 and 699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.21, 1,828.58 and 699.42 is: 1,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.21 : 1,828.58 = 699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.21/1,828.58 = 699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.21x = 1,828.58 × 699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.21x = 1,278,947.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,947.17/1,220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.14

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