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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.16, 1,833.04 and 805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.16, 1,833.04 and 805.74 is: 1,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.16 : 1,833.04 = 805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.16/1,833.04 = 805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.16x = 1,833.04 × 805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.16x = 1,476,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,953.65/1,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.49

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