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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.29, 1,685.88 and 1,067.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.29, 1,685.88 and 1,067.34 is: 1,468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.29 : 1,685.88 = 1,067.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.29/1,685.88 = 1,067.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.29x = 1,685.88 × 1,067.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.29x = 1,799,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,407.16/1,225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.56

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