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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.91, 1,836.07 and 676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.91, 1,836.07 and 676.62 is: 1,015.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.91 : 1,836.07 = 676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.91/1,836.07 = 676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.91x = 1,836.07 × 676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.91x = 1,242,319.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,319.99/1,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.04

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