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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.83, 1,690.02 and 1,015.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.83, 1,690.02 and 1,015.23 is: 1,399.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.83 : 1,690.02 = 1,015.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.83/1,690.02 = 1,015.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.83x = 1,690.02 × 1,015.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.83x = 1,715,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,759.00/1,225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.67

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