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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.25, 1,829.71 and 634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.25, 1,829.71 and 634.66 is: 951.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.25 : 1,829.71 = 634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.25/1,829.71 = 634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.25x = 1,829.71 × 634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.25x = 1,161,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,243.75/1,220.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.64

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