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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.81, 1,689.64 and 804.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.81, 1,689.64 and 804.91 is: 1,111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.81 : 1,689.64 = 804.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.81/1,689.64 = 804.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.81x = 1,689.64 × 804.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.81x = 1,360,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,008.13/1,223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.29

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