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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.83, 1,831.25 and 672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.83, 1,831.25 and 672.73 is: 1,009.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.83 : 1,831.25 = 672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.83/1,831.25 = 672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.83x = 1,831.25 × 672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.83x = 1,231,936.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,936.81/1,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.10

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