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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.82, 1,833.57 and 646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.82, 1,833.57 and 646.02 is: 967.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.82 : 1,833.57 = 646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.82/1,833.57 = 646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.82x = 1,833.57 × 646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.82x = 1,184,522.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,522.89/1,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.89

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