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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.70, 1,688.86 and 804.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.70, 1,688.86 and 804.40 is: 1,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.70 : 1,688.86 = 804.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.70/1,688.86 = 804.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.70x = 1,688.86 × 804.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.70x = 1,358,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,518.98/1,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.17

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