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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.80, 1,834.06 and 1,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.80, 1,834.06 and 1,093.64 is: 1,638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.80 : 1,834.06 = 1,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.80/1,834.06 = 1,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.80x = 1,834.06 × 1,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.80x = 2,005,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,801.38/1,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.99

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