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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.16, 1,834.83 and 675.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.16, 1,834.83 and 675.60 is: 1,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.16 : 1,834.83 = 675.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.16/1,834.83 = 675.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.16x = 1,834.83 × 675.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.16x = 1,239,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,611.15/1,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.45

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