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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.57, 1,831.17 and 701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.57, 1,831.17 and 701.16 is: 1,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.57 : 1,831.17 = 701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.57/1,831.17 = 701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.57x = 1,831.17 × 701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.57x = 1,283,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,943.16/1,220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.92

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