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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.25, 1,828.55 and 672.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.25, 1,828.55 and 672.59 is: 1,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.25 : 1,828.55 = 672.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.25/1,828.55 = 672.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.25x = 1,828.55 × 672.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.25x = 1,229,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,864.44/1,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.88

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