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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.02, 1,831.05 and 916.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.02, 1,831.05 and 916.30 is: 1,371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.02 : 1,831.05 = 916.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.02/1,831.05 = 916.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.02x = 1,831.05 × 916.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.02x = 1,677,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,791.12/1,223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.84

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