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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.92, 1,830.60 and 672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.92, 1,830.60 and 672.96 is: 1,009.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.92 : 1,830.60 = 672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.92/1,830.60 = 672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.92x = 1,830.60 × 672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.92x = 1,231,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,920.58/1,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.01

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