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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.23, 1,830.25 and 727.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.23, 1,830.25 and 727.81 is: 1,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.23 : 1,830.25 = 727.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.23/1,830.25 = 727.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.23x = 1,830.25 × 727.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.23x = 1,332,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,077.01/1,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.98

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