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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.50, 1,831.98 and 673.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.50, 1,831.98 and 673.15 is: 1,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.50 : 1,831.98 = 673.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.50/1,831.98 = 673.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.50x = 1,831.98 × 673.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.50x = 1,233,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,197.34/1,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.40

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