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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.28, 1,831.50 and 635.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.28, 1,831.50 and 635.70 is: 954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.28 : 1,831.50 = 635.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.28/1,831.50 = 635.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.28x = 1,831.50 × 635.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.28x = 1,164,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,284.55/1,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.11

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