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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.48, 1,687.98 and 808.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.48, 1,687.98 and 808.76 is: 1,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.48 : 1,687.98 = 808.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.48/1,687.98 = 808.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.48x = 1,687.98 × 808.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.48x = 1,365,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,170.70/1,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.81

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