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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.95, 1,833.20 and 673.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.95, 1,833.20 and 673.85 is: 1,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.95 : 1,833.20 = 673.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.95/1,833.20 = 673.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.95x = 1,833.20 × 673.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.95x = 1,235,289.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,289.28/1,221.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.92

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