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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.82, 1,689.12 and 830.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.82, 1,689.12 and 830.97 is: 1,146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.82 : 1,689.12 = 830.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.82/1,689.12 = 830.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.82x = 1,689.12 × 830.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.82x = 1,403,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,608.05/1,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.91

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