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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.68, 1,688.88 and 830.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.68, 1,688.88 and 830.44 is: 1,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.68 : 1,688.88 = 830.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.68/1,688.88 = 830.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.68x = 1,688.88 × 830.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.68x = 1,402,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,513.51/1,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.14

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