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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.44, 1,830.47 and 1,020.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.44, 1,830.47 and 1,020.20 is: 1,523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.44 : 1,830.47 = 1,020.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.44/1,830.47 = 1,020.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.44x = 1,830.47 × 1,020.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.44x = 1,867,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,431.24/1,225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.89

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