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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.22, 1,688.88 and 830.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.22, 1,688.88 and 830.10 is: 1,146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.22 : 1,688.88 = 830.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.22/1,688.88 = 830.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.22x = 1,688.88 × 830.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.22x = 1,401,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,939.29/1,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.11

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