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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.65, 1,834.32 and 1,020.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.65, 1,834.32 and 1,020.59 is: 1,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.65 : 1,834.32 = 1,020.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.65/1,834.32 = 1,020.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.65x = 1,834.32 × 1,020.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.65x = 1,872,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,088.65/1,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.43

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