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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.70, 1,688.95 and 830.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.70, 1,688.95 and 830.85 is: 1,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.70 : 1,688.95 = 830.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.70/1,688.95 = 830.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.70x = 1,688.95 × 830.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.70x = 1,403,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,264.11/1,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.74

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