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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.08, 1,832.46 and 709

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.08, 1,832.46 and 709 is: 1,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.08 : 1,832.46 = 709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.08/1,832.46 = 709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.08x = 1,832.46 × 709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.08x = 1,299,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,214.14/1,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.25

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