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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.30, 1,831.82 and 674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.30, 1,831.82 and 674.12 is: 1,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.30 : 1,831.82 = 674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.30/1,831.82 = 674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.30x = 1,831.82 × 674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.30x = 1,234,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,867.71/1,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.45

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