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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.48, 1,687.95 and 804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.48, 1,687.95 and 804.07 is: 1,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.48 : 1,687.95 = 804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.48/1,687.95 = 804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.48x = 1,687.95 × 804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.48x = 1,357,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,229.96/1,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.32

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