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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.45, 1,830.94 and 672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.45, 1,830.94 and 672.35 is: 1,008.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.45 : 1,830.94 = 672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.45/1,830.94 = 672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.45x = 1,830.94 × 672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.45x = 1,231,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,021.67/1,220.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.67

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