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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.91, 1,836.17 and 607.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.91, 1,836.17 and 607.91 is: 912.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.91 : 1,836.17 = 607.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.91/1,836.17 = 607.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.91x = 1,836.17 × 607.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.91x = 1,116,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,213.88/1,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.01

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